Спать хочется (Рассказы Чехова)

by Антон Павлович Чехов

13-летняя Варька, потерявшая отца нанимается служанкой в дом сапожника. Целый день она вынуждена исполнять поручения хозяев, но, несмотря на усталость, уснуть ей не удаётся, так как ей поручают убаюкивать плачущего ребёнка, который истошно кричит, не желая засыпать. От постоянного недосыпа Варька часто дремлет, сидя с ребёнком; она снова видит обстоятельства смерти своего отца. Однажды Варьке приходит простая мысль, как утихомирить мешающего ей ребёнка…

Genres: Short Stories, Classics, Fiction, Russian Literature, Russia, 19th Century, Literature

9 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1888

About the author

Антон Павлович Чехов (English: Anton Chekhov) (17 [29] января 1860, Таганрог, Екатеринославская губерния (теперь Ростовская область) – 2 [15] июля 1904, Баденвайлер) – русский писатель, общепризнанный классик мировой литературы. По профессии врач. Почётный академик Императорской Академии наук по Разряду изящной словесности (1900–1902). Один из самых известных драматургов мира. Его произведения переведены более чем на 100 языков. Его пьесы, в особенности "Чайка", "Три сестры" и "Вишнёвый сад", на протяжении более 100 лет ставятся во многих театрах мира.
За 25 лет творчества Чехов создал около 900 различных произведений (коротких юмористических рассказов, серьёзных повестей, пьес), многие из которых стали классикой мировой литературы. Особенное внимание обратили на себя "Степь", "Скучная история", "Дуэль", "Палата № 6", "Рассказ неизвестного человека", "Мужики" (1897), "Человек в футляре" (1898), "В овраге", "Детвора", "Драма на охоте"; из пьес: "Иванов", "Чайка", "Дядя Ваня", "Три сестры", "Вишнёвый сад".
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Reviews

[Evoli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chekhov’s short story “Sleepy” was absolutely horrifying… We follow the life of Varka, a 13-year-old girl, who gradually descends into madness, which, in the end, leads to gruesome consequences.
I really liked the imagery that was utilised by Chekhov to illustrate and draw parallels to her internal thoughts and state of (unstable) psyche. This short story partially reminded me of “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Gilman due to the increasing hyperfixation of the protagonists on objects having a detrimental meaning in connection to their descent into madness.

[Amy Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor Varka. Just reading through her day makes me tired. Like why the hell are her masters so hell bent on using her? She ain't a robot. She's a freaking person?? Right?? Chekhov starts and ends with the baby, but doesn't romanticize the baby. All it is is a thing of dread. The imagery of pastures and the muddy road slows down the story and you get an inkling of the type of craziness Varka is getting pushed into. Btw Varka, things grow bigger when you nod your head because you're sleepy. The green patch is the ceiling she looks up at as she's falling asleep? Hm.

[annahuk]

Der größte Betrug auf goodreads ist ja einzelne Kurzgeschichten als ganze Bücher zu listen. Naja, arme Varka

[Ray LaManna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chekhov really knows how to transmit to us the plight of neglected people.

[Arianna Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a chilling short story. Even though I knew this was somehow a mystery, I still did not expect the plot twist ending. The imagery was absolutely PERFECT, and seemed very reminiscent of a real person trying not to fall asleep while still displaying the fear poor Varka feels at being maltreated and ill-used. Very well-worded.

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Haunting. Chekhov makes you feel awash in drowsiness and longing for sleep. Then the nightmare starts.

[Maram · Rating 3 out of 5]

"تريد أن تنام" «спать хочется «

أيها النوم الحلو الحبيب، ماذا نفعل لننعم بك؟
أتمنى أن لا يُحرم احد منك مثل ڤاركا المسكينة😨
كُن أرجوك سلطاناً رحيماً ولا تجعل من الأطفال الصغار عفاريت تسرق نومنا👼
أتمنى أن يحل الأرق على مخدومي ڤاركا🌚


😴🛏😴🛏😴🛏😴🛏😴🛏😴🛏

Любимый сладкий сон, как мы тебя любим и как нам ты нужен
Бедная бедная Варька...😰

[L · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this today in class haha
loved it!!
very dark, makes me very sad to know people actually lived like this

[Dil Nawaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sleepy is a short story written by Anton Chekhov, a renowned Russian writer and playwright. The story was first published in 1888 and is one of Chekhov's lesser-known works. Despite this, it is still a fascinating read that explores themes of love, class, and social expectations.

Sleepy is set in rural Russia and centers around a young woman named Varka, who works as a servant in the household of a wealthy landowner. The story was written during a period of great social and political upheaval in Russia, and Chekhov's portrayal of the class divide between Varka and her employer reflects this tension.

One of the unique qualities of Sleepy is its use of dream sequences to explore Varka's subconscious desires and fears. The story also features vivid descriptions of the natural world, highlighting Chekhov's skill as a writer and his appreciation for the beauty of the countryside.

The central theme of Sleepy is the tension between duty and desire. Varka is torn between her love for a young man named Dyudya and her sense of duty to her employer. Her struggle to reconcile these conflicting emotions is made even more difficult by the rigid social expectations of the time.

In the end, Sleepy is a poignant story that speaks to the human condition. It highlights the ways in which social norms and class distinctions can limit our ability to pursue our dreams and find true happiness. The story serves as a reminder that, no matter our circumstances, we all have the capacity to love and dream.

[Shakiba Bahrami · Rating 5 out of 5]

ماجرای داستان چیه؟
دختر سیزده‌ساله‌ای به اسم وارکا که به علت فقر به کلفتی فرستادنش و حالا صبح تا شب باید کار کنه اما شب تا صبح هم حق خواب نداره چون باید گهواره نوزاد ارباب رو تکون بده. توی حالت خواب و بیدارش وارکا خانواده‌اش رو میبینه و رویا میبافه.

نمادها:
چخوف برای تاثیرگذاری عمیقتر از قهرمان خردسال استفاده میکنه. البته بهتره بگم کودک. توی اکثر داستانهای چخوف که مربوط به کودکانه، اتفاق غم‌انگیزی رخ میده.
رنگ سبز برای چخوف، نماد شوم مرگه که وارکا بارها میبینتش.

پیام داستان:
چیزی که چخوف میخواد در وارکای بیچاره و درمونده نشونمون بده، چهره‌ی فلاکت‌بار فقره و تبعاتی که به همراه داره. میتونم بگم اینجا "آدم گرسنه دین و ایمون نداره" صدق میکنه. وارکا چشماش رو میبنده و حاضره واسه خوابیدن هر کاری بکنه.

داستان رو اول به زبان فارسی از نوار و بار دوم از سایت https://akniga.org/chehov-anton-spat-... گوش دادم. داستان به زبان فارسی "خواب‌آلود" ترجمه شده که حدس میزنم علتش ترجمه از نسخه انگلیسی (sleepy) باشه اما به زبان روسی میشه : خوابم می‌آد.


Из текста "Спать хочется" А. П. Чехова:

-"Баю-баюшки-баю,
А я песенку спою..."
-"Коли смерть пришла, что уж тут."

[Violet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Под каким морфием был Чехов когда писал этот рассказ

[Ady Aouili · Rating 4 out of 5]

Horrific !

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now, that's what I call a happy ending.

[Ryan Zandi · Rating 3 out of 5]

این داستان، بخشی از زندگی یک دختر نوجوان را روایت می‌كند كه در خانه‌ای كنیز است. از صبح تا شب باید به كارهای خانه رسیدگی كند و شب تا صبح هم كنار گهواره‌ی كودک صاحبخانه بیدار بنشیند و گهواره را تكان دهد. اگر برای لحظه‌ای خوابش ببرد نوزاد شروع می‌كند به گریه كردن و آنگاه است كه مرد یا زن صاحبخانه او را به باد كتک می‌گیرند. با طلوع خورشید هم دوباره كارهای خانه شروع می‌شوند: نظافت، پخت و پز، آوردن آب، خرید و...؛ او پس از مدتی در تنگنای شرایط فیزیکی و ذهنی، کودک را به قتل می‌رساند تا بتواند آسوده بخوابد. درونمایه‌ی این اثر، به جنایت و مکافات شباهت‌ دارد.

[Nastaran]

You can feel the dizziness that he described.

“She sits down on the floor, cleans the goloshes, and thinks how nice it would be to put her head into a big deep golosh, and have a little nap in it… And all at once the golosh grows, swells, fills up the whole room. Varka drops the brush, but at once shakes her head, opens her eyes wide, and tries to look at things so that they may not grow big and move before her eyes.”

[Par- · Rating 3 out of 5]

OH dear god!
ادبیات روسیه برای من هربار سورپرایز و شگفتی بوده، چه کوتاه و چه بلند. داستانی کوتاه، بدون اضافاتِ کلام و فاقد هرگونه دست‌بردن در آرایش صحنه. تلاش چخوف برای صحنه‌سازی بدون دست‌کاریِ بیش‌ازحد ذهن خواننده ستودنی‌ه.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

These a few pages explains how to be a person surrender to his emotion. I love the ambiguous writing which carries various message.

[Bigollo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lack of food can render you dead, lack of sleep - deadly.

[Влад · Rating 4 out of 5]

Рассказ Чехова «Спать хочется» я читал в университете до начала пар, и это было хорошее решение - текст оказался коротким, но очень тяжёлым по ощущению. Слог воспринимается приятно-старым, в нём чувствуется какая-то особая, классическая интонация.

К хозяевам Варьки у меня сразу появилось негативное отношение: они слишком сильно нагружали её работой, не оставляя ни времени, ни сил на отдых. Девочку искренне жаль - всё её состояние постепенно доводит до предела.

Её поступок кажется глупым и страшным одновременно. Лучше было бы просто заснуть и получить нагоняй, чем совершить то, что она сделала. Концовка производит пугающее впечатление - трудно поверить, что Чехов мог написать настолько мрачную и беспощадную вещь.

[Zen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor ol' Varka! All she wants is a little bit of sleep.

Do this! Do that! Always something to do. Always someone yelling at her.

I liked how the Dream Sequences wove their way in and out and around the narrative. Adding a surreal quality to Varka's memories of her past as they got tangled up with the surreal quality of her Waking Moments.

I could feel her sleepiness dragging at her. How it pulled her down. How badly it begged for release.

And who doesn't like a story that ends with a Baby Murder.

It was fun to listen to over my Morning Coffee.

[Ayon Ibrahim · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a dream-like and surrealistic feeling to this story, which is only highlighted further when whenever the poor servant protagonist is forced back into her life of drudgery. The writing is imaginative and colorful, and the ending plot twist was quite unexpected! A very Russian story, indeed...

[Muazzam Khamdamova · Rating 5 out of 5]

На мой взгляд, эта книга, которую должен прочитать каждый человек, запланировавший ребенка.

"Спать хочется" короткий рассказ Чехова о том, к чему может привести депривация сна у даже молодого, здорового и адекватного человека

[Forked Radish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sleep deprivation was used to detect witches vide "The Discovery of Witches" 1647. . . and it never failed.

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crying children may make you go crazy. Sleep deprivation is the worst torture.

[Guilherme Eisfeld · Rating 4 out of 5]

A força imaginativa e descritiva aliada com um trágico fim.

[Aina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A reminder to have enough rest and sleep.

[Ally M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Réka · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Pranjal Awasthi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chekhov at his haunting best

[Alexander Morozov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good short story about sleeplessness and insanity it brings.