📱 eBook en inglés TYPHUS

Typhus is a deeply personal short story by Chekhov, about a young man, Klimov, returning home on a train while suffering from a terrible illness. The tale begins with Chekhovs classic dark humour as the protagonist is disgusted with the characters that surround him. The story changes as Chekhov illustrates a slowly creeping illness that engulfs the main character and terrifyingly distorts the world around him. As the nightmarish train moves rapidly along, vivid imagery portrays the horrors of his illness. As Klimovs body and mind become consumed by the infection, he longs to find sanctuary and safety in his own home. However, what awaits him there is far worse. This short story portrays Chekhovs incredible ability to depict ghastly images of everyday life and the tragedy of illness. Typhus is a poignant tale that is just as relevant in our pandemic age as when it was written, and should be read by all.