Publisher's Synopsis
On The High Road is a short story written by Anton Chekhov, one of the most celebrated Russian writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The story is set in the Russian countryside and follows the journey of a coachman named Iona Potapov, who is struggling to cope with the recent death of his son. As he drives his horse and carriage through the snow-covered landscape, Iona tries to connect with his passengers, sharing his grief and seeking solace in their company. However, his attempts are met with indifference and even hostility, leaving him feeling more isolated than ever. Through Iona's experiences, Chekhov explores themes of loneliness, grief, and the difficulty of communication in a world where people are often too caught up in their own concerns to reach out to others. The story is a poignant reminder of the power of human connection and the importance of empathy and understanding in our interactions with others.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.
