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description: ""The Safety Match"" is a short story written by Anton Chekhov, a famous Russian playwright and author. The story is set in a small town and revolves around a young girl named Sasha, who is sent out to buy matches by her stepmother. Sasha is given a single kopeck to buy the matches, but she ends up spending it on a sweet bun instead. As she walks home, she realizes that she has no matches and fears the punishment that awaits her.Along the way, Sasha meets a young man who offers her a safety match, which she can light and extinguish as many times as she wants. Sasha is fascinated by the match and decides to keep it. When she returns home, her stepmother is angry that she did not buy any matches and punishes her. However, Sasha is comforted by the safety match, which she uses to light up her dark room and keep herself warm.The story explores themes of poverty, neglect, and the power of imagination. It also highlights the importance of small acts of kindness and how they can make a big difference in someone's life. Chekhov's writing style is simple yet powerful, and he is known for his ability to capture the human condition in his stories. ""The Safety Match"" is a poignant and touching tale that will resonate with readers of all ages.""You can't do without an ax and bloodstained sheets. Those jurists! Very well, I'll prove it to you! You will stop sneering at the psychological side of the affair! To Siberia with your Maria Ivanovna! I will prove it! If philosophy is not enough for you, I have something substantial for you. It will show you how correct my philosophy is. Just give me permission.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Safety Match
titlecomplete: The Safety Match
genres: Classics, Russian Literature, Russia, Fiction, Short Stories, Mystery, Theatre
ratings_count: 174
publisher: Kessinger Publishing