On The High Road

""On The High Road"" is a short story written by the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov. The story follows a group of travelers on a high road in the countryside, who are forced to seek shelter in a nearby inn due to a sudden storm. The travelers include a wealthy merchant, a young couple, a priest, and a coachman. As they wait out the storm, they engage in conversation and share their personal stories with one another. However, tensions rise when the merchant accuses the coachman of stealing from him, leading to a heated argument. Eventually, the storm passes and the travelers continue on their journey, but not before the events of the night leave a lasting impact on them all. Through this story, Chekhov explores themes of class, morality, and human nature. ""On The High Road"" is a classic example of Chekhov's masterful storytelling and his ability to delve into the complexities of human behavior.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.