The Black Monk
Anton Chekhov
Literary fiction
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A grieving cab driver struggles to share his profound sorrow with indifferent passengers, revealing the loneliness of human misery and the need for connection.
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A grieving cab driver struggles to share his profound sorrow with indifferent passengers, revealing the loneliness of human misery and the need for connection.
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Anonymous
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Excellent short story which clearly delivers the urge to share our Humanely Pain.
Sep 13, 2025
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Anonymous
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It's short, but the story is a very powerful one. Though fictional, the way it depicts grief and isolation are very real. Good short read!
Jun 06, 2025