"The Lady with the Dog" is a short story that revolves around an adulterous affair between a Russian banker and a young woman he meets while on vacation in Yalta. The narrative explores the protagonists' deepening feelings for each other as they continue their clandestine relationship back in Moscow, struggling with the moral implications of their actions. The story is renowned for its profound character development and exploration of the complexities of illicit love.

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