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The Lottery Ticket - cover

The Lottery Ticket

Anton Chekhov

Publisher: Interactive Media

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Summary

"The Lottery Ticket" by Anton Chekhov follows Ivan Dmitritch, who buys a lottery ticket on his wife's insistence. When they believe they've won, their fantasies of wealth transform their lives. As reality sets in, the ticket's potential tears at their relationship, revealing greed's impact on human nature. The story delves into the complexities of dreams, disappointment, and the fragility of contentment.
Available since: 01/23/2021.
Print length: 14 pages.

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