Author: Anton Chekhov
Type: Short Story
First Published: 1889
Pages: 4
Week: 9 (placed in 8)
The Bet was used as an illustration in one of my seminary professor's lessons. I looked up the short story and read it. It has become my favorite short story of which I read frequently.
The story is set in late 1800's. A young banker is having a party with some of his acquaintances, when a discussion arises about capital punishment. The host believes it would be better to put one out of their misery instead of giving one a life sentence. A young lawyer disagrees and a bet pursues. If the lawyer can stay locked up without any outside contact for 15 years, the banker will give him 2 million dollars.
The story is about what happens.
I highly recommend the story.
Type: Short Story
First Published: 1889
Pages: 4
Week: 9 (placed in 8)
The Bet was used as an illustration in one of my seminary professor's lessons. I looked up the short story and read it. It has become my favorite short story of which I read frequently.
The story is set in late 1800's. A young banker is having a party with some of his acquaintances, when a discussion arises about capital punishment. The host believes it would be better to put one out of their misery instead of giving one a life sentence. A young lawyer disagrees and a bet pursues. If the lawyer can stay locked up without any outside contact for 15 years, the banker will give him 2 million dollars.
The story is about what happens.
I highly recommend the story.
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