The Black Monk

The Black Monk is a novel written by Anton Chekhov, one of the most renowned Russian writers of the 19th century. The novel tells the story of a young student named Andrei Vasil'ich Kovrin, who is struggling with his mental health. Kovrin is a brilliant and ambitious scholar, but he is haunted by a mysterious and terrifying black monk who appears to him in his dreams.As the novel progresses, Kovrin becomes increasingly obsessed with the black monk and begins to believe that he is a divine messenger sent to guide him on a path to greatness. However, his obsession with the black monk leads him down a dangerous and destructive path, and he ultimately spirals into madness.The Black Monk is a powerful exploration of the human psyche and the dangers of unchecked ambition and obsession. Chekhov's prose is masterful, and his vivid descriptions of Kovrin's descent into madness are both terrifying and deeply moving. This novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Anton Chekhov or in the study of human psychology.""In ancient times a happy man grew at last frightened of his happiness -- it was so great! -- and to propitiate the gods he brought as a sacrifice his favourite ring. Do you know, I, too, like Polykrates, begin to be uneasy of my happiness. It seems strange to me that from morning to night I feel nothing but joy; it fills my whole being and smothers all other feelings. I don't know what sadness, grief, or boredom is. Here I am not asleep; I suffer from sleeplessness, but I am not dull. I say it in earnest; I begin to feel perplexed.""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.