On the High Road

""On the High Road"" is a short story by Anton Chekhov, a renowned Russian author. The story follows a group of travelers who find themselves stranded on a desolate road in the middle of a snowstorm. As they wait for help to arrive, they are forced to confront their own fears, desires, and shortcomings. The travelers include a wealthy merchant, a young couple, a priest, and a group of soldiers, each with their own unique perspective on the situation. Through their interactions, Chekhov explores themes of human nature, morality, and the meaning of life. The story is characterized by Chekhov's trademark blend of humor, irony, and melancholy, and is considered a classic of Russian literature.BORTSOV. You don't understand me. . . . Understand me, you fool, if there's a drop of brain in your peasant's wooden head, that it isn't I who am asking you, but my inside, using the words you understand, that's what's asking! My illness is what's asking! Understand!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.