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Anton Chekhov. Complete Works / Чехов А.П. Полное собрание сочинений. Electronic Edition.
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Том 18. Гимназическое. Стихотворения, записи в альбомах, шуточные аттестаты, прошения, рисунки и др. Dubia. Коллективное. Редактирование. [Указатели к т. 1—18]
Гимназическое, стихотворения, записи в альбомах, dubia, коллективное, редактированное
Гимназическое, стихотворения, записи в альбомах, шуточные аттестаты, прошения, рисунки и др.
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Handwritten text in Russian titled "Сапоги в смятку" ("Boots in a Mess"), indicating it is a story for children with illustrations by S. Arkhipov Indryukhin. The text includes a dedication to "Vasily with Sergey," and a note stating the story is approved by the Committee not only for children but also for generals, archimandrites, retired members, and writers. The price is listed as 17 kopecks. At the bottom, there is permission from the censor to allow children to sit quietly and not scream when older people are sleeping, signed by censor Nuzhnikov. The handwriting is neat and cursive.

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Handwritten text in Russian titled "Глава I" ("Chapter I"), containing a brief narrative about a family in Moscow and a man named Pantelimón Bryukhin. Below the text, there is a simple line drawing of a man with glasses reading a large newspaper labeled "ВРЕМЯ" ("Time"). Beneath this, there is a drawing of a bottle labeled "ТОПОРОВ" ("Toporov"). The style is informal and sketch-like, combining text and illustrations in a manuscript format.

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The document contains handwritten Russian text and two black-and-white illustrations. The first illustration, located near the top, shows a man viewed from behind holding up a newspaper titled "НОВОЕ ВРЕМЯ" ("New Time"). The figure is bald on top with hair on the sides and wears a suit. The second illustration, placed near the bottom, depicts a portrait of a man facing slightly to the left, wearing a formal jacket with decorative buttons. The handwriting flows around and between the illustrations. The text appears to be a narrative or description associated with the illustrated individuals.

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Handwritten text in Russian with two small black-and-white portrait illustrations of children integrated into the text. The text discusses four children named Misha, Terentiy, Kiksha, and Grisha, describing characteristics and behaviors of each child. The top portrait shows a boy in a collared shirt and jacket; the bottom portrait shows a younger child with short hair wearing a dark outfit. The writing is neat cursive and occupies the entire page.

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Handwritten Russian text with two black-and-white illustrations: a portrait of a young girl wearing a blouse with a bow near the top center, and a side profile of an elderly man seated with a bird on his hand near the bottom. Above the girl is a circular drawing labeled "1 копейка" ("1 kopeck"). The text surrounds and flows between the illustrations.

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Handwritten Russian text surrounding three black ink illustrations: a bedbug, a black cat arching its back, and a pair of pants. The text discusses bedbugs biting through clothing and causing itching, relates to a cat named Meriton, and mentions mice eating clothes. The illustrations visually complement the written content about pests and the cat’s behavior.

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The figure contains hand-drawn illustrations and handwritten text in Russian. At the top, two men are depicted facing each other closely, one gripping the other's collar. Below this is a drawing of a clenched fist pointing right. On the right side, a person is shown upside down, standing on their head on a chair. On the left side near the bottom, there is a silhouette profile of a person with pointed ears. The handwritten text surrounds these drawings, possibly narrating events or describing characters related to the illustrations.

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A black and white illustration depicts a domestic interior scene with five children engaged in various activities: one child sitting on a chair, another reading, a third playing with a doll, and two others standing or sitting near a table. A dog lies on the floor near the center. The room features two windows with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, a fireplace or heater, and a rectangular mirror or painting. Above and below the illustration, handwritten Russian text provides narrative context, describing morning routines and introducing a character, the teacher Diphtheritovich Durochkin. Below the main text, there is a smaller portrait sketch of a man with distinctive hair and beard, accompanied by additional explanatory text.

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The drawing portrays a man standing in a sparsely furnished room with a bed, playing a trumpet. To the left, a window emits light, and the man is facing toward it. The room has wooden flooring, a closed door on the right side, and a chair next to the bed. Below the drawing, there is handwritten text in Russian describing the man's experience learning to play the trumpet, mentioning his late-night practice, his dedication despite disturbances to neighbors, and details about meals including soup, mustard, beef, and fish, with a small illustration of a fish at the bottom.

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Hand-drawn comic-style illustration with three distinct scenes and accompanying handwritten Russian text. The first scene shows a man with a mustache and beard, wearing a jacket and pants, pointing a finger and seemingly scolding a smaller figure, a child or young person, standing with hands behind their back. The second scene features a seated woman in a long dress, with an elaborate hairstyle, facing slightly right and holding an object or her hands in her lap. The third scene depicts a dog standing on all fours, facing left. The handwritten text above and between the drawings appears to narrate or describe the scenes.

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Handwritten Russian text with three small, simple drawings integrated within the lines: a fish with its tail, a fish head, and two blackened boots. Below the text is a black-and-white illustration depicting a group of men sitting around a long table engaged in what appears to be a discussion or meeting. The men are dressed formally and shown in profile or from behind, emphasizing the gathering's serious atmosphere.

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The handwritten page contains multiple lines of cursive text in Russian and two illustrations. The top illustration shows a row of seven profiles of people wearing various hats, facing to the right, arranged horizontally within a rectangular frame. Below this, there is a block of handwritten text. The second illustration depicts a domestic interior scene where six adults—three men and three women—are engaged in making music. One man is playing the violin, another is at the piano, a third plays the cello, and one woman is standing nearby, possibly singing or observing. The others are seated or standing around, dressed in formal or semi-formal 19th-century attire. The room includes furnishings such as a window with curtains, a wall painting, and a piano. Further handwritten text is below this scene.

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Handwritten Russian text titled "Глава 4-я" (Chapter 4). The passage describes an event during the writing of the fourth chapter where the author's wife interrupted, warning that if he did not stop writing, she would take away his pen. The author then concludes with the word "Конец" (The End). The handwriting is cursive and appears informal.

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A black-and-white caricature depicting a seated man with an exaggeratedly large forehead and head. He wears round glasses and holds a quill pen with both hands. The man is dressed in a buttoned shirt and pants, sitting on a small box. Below the drawing, handwritten text in Cyrillic reads "Портрет автора," which translates to "Portrait of the author."

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