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The Bet

Anton Chekhov

Narrated by Audra Parker

Released
July 12, 2024
Length
19 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Sesle Kitap
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This short story by Anton Chekhov, published in 1889, revolves around a bet between a banker and a young lawyer concerning the relative worth of life and death. The wager involves the young lawyer's ability to endure fifteen years of imprisonment in exchange for a substantial sum of money. The narrative explores themes of human value and the complexities of moral choices.
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