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Klevetá (Slander)
Slander
also: Клевета, Slander, Calumny
Chekhov's own comic short story (1883) about a teacher who panics after being falsely rumored to have kissed the wedding cook; here Chekhov notes with pleasure that the critic V. P. Burenin wishes to adapt or make use of it.
Reading notes
- To Al. P. Chekhov, 16 June 1887. Babkino". §11 "Slander"
Chekhov's comic story about a false rumor spiraling out of control at a wedding party; Burenin's wish to make use of it is passed along here for Alexander to relay.