In Anton Chekhov's "The Bet," a wealthy banker bets a young lawyer that solitary confinement is preferable to the death penalty. The lawyer endures years of isolation, challenging his ideals and the bet's true worth. The story explores the consequences of extreme choices and the subjective value of freedom. Read in English, unabridged.
© 2018 Interactive Media (Audiobook): 9781787245129
© 2018 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781787245112
Translators: Constance Garnett
Release date
Audiobook: 19 April 2018
Ebook: 6 March 2018
In Anton Chekhov's "The Bet," a wealthy banker bets a young lawyer that solitary confinement is preferable to the death penalty. The lawyer endures years of isolation, challenging his ideals and the bet's true worth. The story explores the consequences of extreme choices and the subjective value of freedom. Read in English, unabridged.
© 2018 Interactive Media (Audiobook): 9781787245129
© 2018 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781787245112
Translators: Constance Garnett
Release date
Audiobook: 19 April 2018
Ebook: 6 March 2018
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