No Such Thing As A Fish No Such Thing As The Knipper And The Corpse
Apr 9, 2021
Podcast episodes cover intriguing topics such as the mysterious death of a doctor, blood in tears and menstrual myths, the availability of free sanitary products in schools, unconventional objects conducting electricity on touchscreens, the history and origins of touchscreens, and the long and uncertain journeys of butterflies.
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Chekhov's Chilled Journey Home
- Anton Chekhov's body was transported in a refrigerated railway car labeled "Fresh Oysters" back to Russia after his death.
- The mix-up with General Keller's funeral procession caused confusion among crowds waiting at Moscow station.
Chekhov vs Stanislavsky Clash
- Chekhov insisted his play "The Cherry Orchard" was a comedy, but director Stanislavsky staged it as a tragedy.
- This disagreement vividly illustrates differing interpretations between the playwright and director.
Constance Garnett's Literary Impact
- Constance Garnett translated major Russian authors into English despite learning Russian at age 29.
- Her work significantly influenced 20th-century English literature by making Russian classics widely accessible.