‘A Country Cottage’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis ‘A Country Cottage’ is a realistic short story with a hint of a parable-like feel to it penned by the Russian master of short story writing Anton Chekhov. A young newly married couple are happy together in each other’s company even though they are not well off. They cannot afford a holiday abroad for their … [Read more...] about ‘A Country Cottage’ by Anton Chekhov: Short Story Analysis