The Kiss

""The Kiss"" by Anton Chekhov is a short story that tells the tale of a young man named Ryabov who falls in love with a married woman named Anna. Ryabov is infatuated with Anna, and after a chance encounter, he manages to steal a kiss from her. However, the kiss has unintended consequences, and Ryabov is left to deal with the aftermath of his actions. The story explores themes of love, temptation, and the consequences of our actions. Chekhov's writing is masterful, and he captures the emotions and inner turmoil of his characters in a way that is both poignant and relatable. ""The Kiss"" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates great literature and is interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Stories of Anton Chekhov, by Anton Chekhov. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141915298X.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.