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Death of an Official" is a famous short story by Anton Chekhov that sharpens questions of human vanity and social hierarchy through a dramatic and comical story. The work tells about an official who becomes a victim of his own pride and fear of public opinion.

The plot focuses on the protagonist, who, having discovered that he has extensive influence in society, begins to lose himself in his own ambitions. His life and death become a symbol of the absurdity and futility of social statuses and positions of power.

Chekhov masterfully uses irony and satire to show how external well-being and status can be deceptive and not give real satisfaction. The audiobook "Death of an Official" provides listeners with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of classical Russian literature and appreciate the deep social and psychological comments characteristic of Chekhov's works.

• Author: Anton Chekhov

• Title: Death of an official

• Genre: Satirical Story, Social Prose

• Format: Audiobook

• Duration: Unknown

• Publisher: Unknown

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