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- Chekhov's short stories offer a subtle yet powerful message: that there is potential for change in our lives.
- About the Author: Jacques Rancière is a leading French philosopher and Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Paris-St. Denis.
- 120 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Russian + Former Soviet Union
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Chekhov's short stories offer a subtle yet powerful message: that there is potential for change in our lives. Contrary to the image of a desolate soul, they reveal Chekhov as a beacon of hope and freedom. His narratives delve into the very essence of time, juxtaposing the relentless monotony of servitude with the glimmering moments that fracture this cycle, hinting at the existence of a different, more liberated existence. This is the way to approach all these brief tales of lost lives, nights filled with tears and joy, landscapes, or love, against the cynicism of those who believe time is destined to replicate the same. In these glimmers, new forms of life arise--noble and sensible shapes that we might already be nearing and occasionally perceive.Jacques Rancière, using Chekhov's stories as a lens, sees literature not as a source of knowledge but as a catalyst for reshaping emotions. It's about reframing our experience of sadness, urging us towards a different life. He unveils the profound capability of literature: positioning us within the landscape of freedom, transparent about the distance it holds from our reality, yet unwavering in the standards it sets, inviting us to strive towards them.
About the Author
Jacques Rancière is a leading French philosopher and Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Paris-St. Denis.Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 120
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: Russian + Former Soviet Union
Publisher: Polity Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Jacques Ranciere
Language: English
Street Date: December 15, 2025
TCIN: 1005019414
UPC: 9781509567355
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-9809
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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