Part 1 explores human growth and relationships through childhood and the small events of everyday life. The stories capture the innocence and humor of youth, offering a warm perspective on family, education, and traditional Russian living. Chekhov masterfully reveals the essence of life within seemingly insignificant moments, portraying the complexities of human connections and minor conflicts with humor and empathy. Themes of youthful passion and emotional turbulence dominate, creating an overall bright and lighthearted tone throughout the works.

STORIES OF CHILDHOOD
THE BOYS
GRISHA
A TRIFLE FROM REAL LIFE
THE COOK’S WEDDING
SHROVE TUESDAY
IN PASSION WEEK
AN INCIDENT
A MATTER OF CLASSICS
THE TUTOR
OUT OF SORTS
STORIES OF YOUTH
A JOKE
AFTER THE THEATRE
VOLODIA
A NAUGHTY BOY
BLISS
TWO BEAUTIFUL GIRLS