EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 9 MIN
012 - Chapters 18-19
from Ward No. 6 · host Anton Chekhov
In Anton Chekhovs haunting novella, the line between sanity and madness becomes increasingly blurred. Dr. Rabin, a disillusioned idealist, runs a provincial lunatic asylum, where he grapples with dubious policies while overseeing a diverse group of patients—each representing a fragment of Russian society. As he engages in profound dialogues with both staff and patients, Dr. Rabin embarks on a quest for meaning in a life that seems to unravel before him. The story poignantly critiques the dehumanization of those deemed lunatics and serves as a powerful parable about the essence of human existence. Summary by Expatriate.
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012 - Chapters 18-19
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