Three Years

Anton Chekhov

Summary

Three Years is a novella written at the end of the 19th century and paints a picture of Moscow life at that time. It recounts the story of the marriage of a man called Laptev who, on leaving Moscow to care for his sick sister, falls in love with a woman called Yulia Sergeyevna, the daughter of the local doctor. They marry, even though Yulia initially feels nothing for Laptev. Chekhov is regarded as one of Russia's finest writers.

Available since: 04/10/2021.

Print length: 85 pages.

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