Part 2 delves into more complex themes and diverse characters. A Day in the Country and Boys capture the charm of rural life and the adventurous spirit of children, while Shrove Tuesday and In Passion Week depict the influence of seasons and religious traditions on people's lives. Kashtanka tells a heartwarming story from the perspective of a dog observing the human world, and A Chameleon satirizes the hypocrisy of people who change their attitudes based on power and circumstances. The Dependents and Who Was to Blame? explore conflicts and questions of responsibility in human relationships. An Adventure and The Fish depict moments where unexpected events disrupt ordinary lives. Finally, Art and The Swedish Match combine artistic sensibility and mystery, leaving a strong impression on readers. Part 2 offers a deeper exploration of human nature and relationships, encouraging reflection and thought.

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY
BETWEEN eight and nine o’clock in the morning.
BOYS
“VOLODYA’S come!” someone shouted in the yard.
SHROVE TUESDAY
THE OLD HOUSE
(A Story told by a Houseowner)
IN PASSION WEEK
WHITEBROW
KASHTANKA
(A Story) I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
A CHAMELEON
THE DEPENDENTS
WHO WAS TO BLAME?
THE BIRD MARKET
AN ADVENTURE
(A Driver’s Story)
THE FISH
ART
A GLOOMY winter morning.
THE SWEDISH MATCH
(The Story of a Crime) I
II