Black Monk and Other Stories Audiobook by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

A master of arts named Andrei Kovrin has stressed his nerves and been encouraged to take a holiday by his medical professional. After spending 3 weeks on his own estate, Kovrin decides to see his previous guardian Yegor Pesotsky, a distinguished gardener. When he reaches Pesotsky’s residence, Kovrin finds the old man as well as his little girl Tania worried about a coming frost. Kovrin sits up all evening with Tania to watch over the plants as well as discovers just how much Yegor values his orchard. Black Monk and Other Stories Audiobook by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov Online. Throughout the summer season, the two young people grow close, and Kovrin explains his physical state of joy as if “every blood vessel in his body was quivering and also trembling with enjoyment.”

Kovrin is restless as well as does not rest a lot, but he speaks a good deal and consumes alcohol a lot of red wine. One evening, he squeezes Tania’s arm as well as tells her of a legend that has been busying him. It is about a monk dressed in black, who roamed in the desert 1,000 years ago and trigger a collection of mirages to make sure that it appeared as if his photo was seen walking in different nations throughout the world. The essence of the legend is that 1,000 years after the day the monk strolled, his mirage will return to planet as well as “re-emerge to guys.” After saying this, Kovrin delegates walk by himself in the garden and also catches sight of a tall black column like a “speedy” racing in the direction of him. As it approaches, he realizes that it is the monk. Although the apparition does not say anything, Kovrin is faintly disturbed by the man’s light face as well as “scheming smile.” Upon going back to your home, Yegor and also Tania comment just how “radiant as well as inspired” Kovrin looks, although Kovrin determines not to tell them what he has actually seen.

After supper, old Yegor pertains to Kovrin’s area as well as delicately encourages him to marry his little girl. Pesotsky describes his great love for the “organisation,” and particularly for the orchard, which he insists will certainly go to ruin if anyone besides Kovrin weds Tania. The following day, Kovrin moderates a quarrel in between Pesotsky as well as Tania, as well as once again Kovrin sees the black monk in the garden. The monk tells Kovrin that he is one of God’s choose as well as alerts him that the coming with characteristics of “exaltation, interest, ecstasy” will not ensure his physical health. Black Monk and Other Stories Audio Book Free. When Kovrin asks the monk whether he seethes and if this is an impression, the apparition replies that he is not which it is real. Kovrin is now ensured of his very own “loftiness” as well as decides to wed Tania. He satisfies the monk numerous times week while walking around Pesotsky’s estate.

Pesotsky arranges a luxurious wedding event for the young couple. The activity switches to Kovrin’s condominium where he is reading in bed. Tania wakes up to find her partner talking to the monk as well as concludes that he is mentally ill. Kovrin is treated for megalomania and also once again returns to invest the summer season with Pesotsky. However, the protagonist treats the old man with disrespect as well as rudeness, as well as Tania recognizes that there is something “hideous and undesirable” in her husband’s face that was not there before.