💡This story is a part of Chekhov’s short story collection “Innocent Speeches”. I’m translating the whole collection and this is the first story in it.”First Aid” was first published on June 22, 1887, in the “Peterburgskaya Gazeta” (Petersburg Gazette), issue No. 168, on page 3, in the section titled “Flying Notes” under Chekhov’s pseudonym, “A. Chekhonte.” Later that same year, it was included in the “Innocent Speeches”, published in Moscow by the magazine “Sverchok” (The Cricket). In this collection, the story appeared on pages 5-14. Subsequently, the story was featured in other Chekhov’s collections.
It is a funny, satirical and a bit dark tale that showcases Chekhov’s keen observational skill and his ability to masterfully portray people of different social classes.
I hope you enjoy it!