Duplicate decision #1616

The Party and Other Stories

Approved Unique 95% confidence · llm:qwen3.5:9b

Historical decision. This evidence came from index version 233 and is no longer actionable.

Why this decision was made

The titles differ significantly ('The Party' vs 'The Wife'), indicating they are distinct collections of short stories by the same author rather than different editions or translations of the same book.

Index version: 233
Created: 2026-08-16 19:05 UTC
Last updated: 2026-09-08 09:21 UTC

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The Party and Other Stories

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Authors: Anton Chekhov
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Source identifier: Not provided
Gutenberg ID: Not provided
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/anton-pavlovich-chekhov_party-and-other-stories.epub
Description: A masterful collection of Russian short stories by Anton Chekhov, this volume captures the psychological realism and social tensions of nineteenth-century provincial life. Through intimate portraits of ordinary people facing love, ambition, and moral ambiguity, Chekhov explores the quiet tragedies and ironies of daily existence with profound empathy and wit.

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The Wife and Other Stories

LitVox ID 1425

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Authors: Anton Chekhov
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 0042b9430776

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Title similarity87%

Author similarity100%

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Love and Other Stories

LitVox ID 1431

Public

Authors: Anton Chekhov
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 3f0b25a22e24

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Title similarity87%

Author similarity100%

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The Wife and Other Stories

Local book #653

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Authors: Anton Chekhov
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-ce767d2a300ae8db.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/anton-pavlovich-chekhov_wife-and-other-stories.epub
Description: Anton Chekhov's ninth volume of Tales presents a poignant collection of nine short stories exploring the human condition in late 19th-century Russia. From the devastating famine in Pestrovo to the hollow marriage of the titular wife, these narratives delve into themes of indifference, poverty, and the quiet despair of ordinary life. With Chekhov's signature subtlety and empathy, the stories capture the fragility of happiness and the profound isolation that often plagues even the most connected individuals.

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Title similarity87%

Author similarity100%

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Love and Other Stories

Local book #659

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Authors: Anton Chekhov
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-8228ec43a76443ed.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/anton-pavlovich-chekhov_love-and-other-stories.epub
Description: A collection of poignant short stories by Anton Chekhov exploring the complexities of love, marriage, and human relationships. With Chekhov's signature subtlety, the narrative delves into the quiet tragedies and absurdities of daily life, capturing the fleeting nature of happiness and the often painful realities of the human heart.

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Title similarity87%

Author similarity100%

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The Duel and Other Stories

Local book #973

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Authors: Anton Chekhov
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-e7d2c6d604d38349.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/anton-pavlovich-chekhov_duel-and-other-stories.epub
Description: Set in nineteenth-century Russia, this collection explores moral conflict, social pressure, and human weakness through stories of failed love, duels, and quiet despair. Chekhov's sharp, empathetic prose captures the disillusionment of the educated class and the tragic absurdity of human relationships.

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Title similarity87%

Author similarity100%

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The Witch and Other Stories

LitVox ID 1423

Public

Authors: Anton Chekhov
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: af423210016b

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Title similarity85%

Author similarity100%

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The Schoolmaster and Other Stories

LitVox ID 1429

Public

Authors: Anton Chekhov
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: d454016b7554

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Title similarity85%

Author similarity100%

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The Witch and Other Stories

Local book #651

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Authors: Anton Chekhov
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-ea69106a5acbfc5d.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/anton-pavlovich-chekhov_witch-and-other-stories.epub
Description: Anton Chekhov's *The Witch and Other Stories* offers a haunting collection of fifteen tales exploring the intersection of superstition and reality in rural Russia. Through vivid depictions of harsh winters, poverty, and human frailty, Chekhov crafts a narrative tapestry where the supernatural often mirrors the psychological depths of his characters, inviting readers to question the boundaries between madness, faith, and the mundane.

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Title similarity85%

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The Schoolmaster and Other Stories

Local book #657

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Authors: Anton Chekhov
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-eac0abe3f9b31361.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/anton-pavlovich-chekhov_schoolmaster-and-other-stories.epub
Description: This collection features twenty-nine short stories by Anton Chekhov, exploring the mundane lives of ordinary Russians with characteristic irony and psychological depth. From a schoolmaster's petty grievances to a manufacturer's sudden hatred for his wife, Chekhov captures the quiet tragedies and absurdities of daily existence. Translated by Constance Garnett, these tales offer a poignant, often humorous, and deeply humanistic view of society.

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Title similarity85%

Author similarity100%

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The Open Boat and Other Stories

Local book #5419

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Authors: Stephen Crane
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 45524
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg45524.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45524.epub.noimages
Description: Stephen Crane's collection features the iconic tale of a newlywed couple rushing to their Texas hometown, only to face a town-wide panic over a drunken gunman. The volume also includes a harrowing account of a war correspondent overwhelmed by the reality of battle, a story of a father chasing runaway children, and a poignant encounter with an elderly woman seeking work in a bustling city. Blending humor, horror, and deep humanism, these stories explore fear, duty, and the fragility of...

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Title similarity86%

Author similarity38%

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Changeling, and Other Stories

LitVox ID 1428

Public

Authors: Donn Byrne
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 2533dc7bb957

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Title similarity85%

Author similarity35%

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Bliss, and other stories

Local book #5913

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Authors: Katherine Mansfield
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 44385
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg44385.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44385.epub.noimages
Description: Katherine Mansfield's *Bliss* and other stories offer a poignant exploration of modern life, focusing on the dissonance between appearance and reality. With sharp wit and intimate psychological insight, the collection captures the fragility of domestic bliss, the constraints of social expectation, and the quiet desperation beneath seemingly perfect surfaces. A masterclass in the short story form, it appeals to readers who appreciate lyrical prose, subtle irony, and the enduring complexities of human emotion.

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Title similarity85%

Author similarity31%

Decision evidence

Title	87
Author	100
Language Agreement	None
Volume Conflict	False
Edition Conflict	False
Author Conflict	False
Relationship	same_work_author_variant

LLM adjudication details

Decision	different
Confidence	0.95
Relationship	same_work_author_variant
Reason	The titles differ significantly ('The Party' vs 'The Wife'), indicating they are distinct collections of short stories by the same author rather than different editions or translations of the same book.
Matched Fields	author, language
Conflicting Fields	title

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