Gooseberry - Audiobook
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"Gooseberries" is a short story by Anton Chekhov that tells about the life and dreams of the main character, Nikolai Ivanovich. He tells his friend about how in his youth he dreamed of his own gooseberry, which symbolized happiness and prosperity for him.
Nikolai Ivanovich achieves his dream: he buys a plot of land and plants gooseberries. However, when he achieves his goal and enjoys the fruits of his labor, he realizes that true joy and happiness do not lie in material things. The story raises questions about the meaning of life, how dreams can change the perception of reality, and how often people forget about real values, plunging into routine.