The Marriage Proposal by Anton Chekhov

The Marriage Proposal

Anton Chekhov with H. Clark (Translator)

48 pages first pub 1890 (editions)

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This little farce is very popular and one of the funniest ever written. The story tells of the efforts of a nervous and excitable man who starts to propose to an attractive young woman, but who gets into a tremendous quarrel over a boundary line.

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.51

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