The first part focuses on human nature and philosophical and social issues. The Horse-Stealers explores theft and corruption, while Ward No. 6 delves into philosophical conflict in a mental hospital. The Petchenyeg portrays rural life and human struggles, and A Dead Body reflects on the futility of life and death. A Happy Ending satirizes the irony between expectations and reality, while The Looking-Glass offers a symbolic narrative about glimpsing the future. Old Age highlights the loneliness of aging, Darkness depicts fear and conflict, The Beggar examines poverty and humanity, and A Story Without a Title captures the complexity of the human mind.

THE HORSE-STEALERS
WARD NO. 6
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THE PETCHENYEG
A DEAD BODY
A HAPPY ENDING
THE LOOKING-GLASS
OLD AGE
DARKNESS
THE BEGGAR
A STORY WITHOUT A TITLE