Anton Chekhov · 2013
A short story about a dying bishop reflecting on his life and spiritual duties.
Russ Roberts recommends it because it is a powerful story that was specifically referenced and suggested for reading.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“there's this Chekhov short story called The Bishop, which it's not only mentioned twice, but we're told, you know, you must go away and read The Bishop. So of course I went away and read The Bishop.”
Why: It is powerful and recommended by the book's references.
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