The Darling and Other Stories

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Set against a backdrop of impending rain, Olenka, the daughter of a retired collegiate assessor, contemplates her life on a hot summer day. The atmosphere is heavy with the threat of a storm, mirroring the turmoil faced by Kukin, the manager of the Tivoli open-air theatre, who expresses his despair over the relentless rain that threatens his livelihood. The narrative captures the tension between personal reflection and external circumstances, highlighting themes of frustration and the impact of nature on human endeavors.