Duplicate decision #981

Love, and Other Stories

Possible Duplicate 85% confidence · llm:qwen3.5:9b

Historical decision. This evidence came from index version 154 and is no longer actionable.

Why this decision was made

The records represent the same literary work (Chekhov's 'Love and Other Stories') but are distinct metadata records due to differences in author name normalization ('Anton Pavlovich Chekhov' vs 'Anton Chekhov') and the presence of a specific Gutenberg identifier in the candidate record versus null in the possible match. The policy states that translations, different volumes, abridgements, adaptations, and materially different editions are distinct; while these are likely the same work, the metadata records themselves are distinct entities in the database.

Index version: 154
Created: 2026-08-14 00:06 UTC
Last updated: 2026-08-14 00:06 UTC

Incoming candidate

Love, and Other Stories

catalog · catalog:8a81f60491aae9c794c66d70b233659cbd147f6c

Candidate

Authors: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Source identifier: gutenberg:13414
Gutenberg ID: 13414
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13414.epub.noimages

LitVox public library

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 similarity100%

Author similarity83%

Local library

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 similarity100%

Author similarity83%

Local library

The Duel and Other Stories

Local book #5036

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Authors: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 13505
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg13505.epub File missing
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13505.epub.noimages
Description: Chekhov's collection explores the quiet desperation of the Russian intelligentsia through stories of failed romances, moral ambiguity, and social alienation. With his signature psychological depth and ironic detachment, the author dissects the gap between high ideals and mundane reality, offering a poignant critique of a society in transition.

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Title similarity87%

Author similarity100%

Local library

The Wife, and Other Stories

Local book #5487

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Authors: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 1883
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg1883.epub File missing
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1883.epub.noimages
Description: Chekhov's collection explores the quiet tragedies of provincial life through stories of famine, failed ambitions, and marital estrangement. With his signature subtlety, the author reveals how ordinary people navigate despair, indifference, and the crushing weight of unfulfilled dreams in a world where hope often yields to harsh reality.

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Title similarity87%

Author similarity100%

Local library

The schoolmistress, and other stories

Local book #5806

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Authors: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 1732
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg1732.epub File missing
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1732.epub.noimages
Description: Chekhov's collection offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of Russia's marginalized classes, from weary schoolmistresses to impoverished shoemakers. With his signature detached yet compassionate tone, the stories explore themes of bureaucratic indifference, spiritual decay, and the crushing weight of poverty, revealing profound humanity in the most mundane and tragic circumstances.

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Title similarity87%

Author similarity100%

Local library

The Darling and Other Stories

Local book #989

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Authors: Anton Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-15f38dd844ebd482.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/anton-pavlovich-chekhov_darling-and-other-stories.epub
Description: A poignant collection of Chekhov's short stories depicting the psychological complexities of love, dependency, and moral compromise in 19th-century Russia. Through characters like the devoted Olenka and the disillusioned artist Genya, the narrative explores how ordinary lives are shaped by external circumstances and internal despair, offering a subtle, humane critique of societal indifference.

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Title similarity87%

Author similarity100%

LitVox public library

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 similarity87%

Author similarity83%

LitVox public library

The Wife and Other Stories

LitVox ID 1425

Public

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

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Title similarity87%

Author similarity83%

LitVox public library

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 similarity87%

Author similarity83%

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Bliss, and other stories

Local book #5913

Queued

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 similarity87%

Author similarity33%

LitVox public library

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 similarity87%

Author similarity24%

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Fairy Prince and Other Stories

Local book #3144

Queued

Authors: Eleanor Hallowell Abbott
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 26399
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg26399.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26399.epub.noimages
Description: Fairy Prince and Other Stories by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott explores the central events, people, and ideas presented in the book.

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Title similarity78%

Author similarity38%

Decision evidence

Title	100
Author	83
Language Agreement	None
Volume Conflict	False
Edition Conflict	False
Author Conflict	False
Relationship	same_work_author_variant

LLM adjudication details

Decision	different
Confidence	0.85
Relationship	same_work_author_variant
Reason	The records represent the same literary work (Chekhov's 'Love and Other Stories') but are distinct metadata records due to differences in author name normalization ('Anton Pavlovich Chekhov' vs 'Anton Chekhov') and the presence of a specific Gutenberg identifier in the candidate record versus null in the possible match. The policy states that translations, different volumes, abridgements, adaptations, and materially different editions are distinct; while these are likely the same work, the metadata records themselves are distinct entities in the database.
Matched Fields	title_original, title_normalized, title_compact, title_tokens, title_sort, authors_original, authors_normalized, language, volume_marker, edition_markers, description, identifiers.source_url, identifiers.gutenberg_id, identifiers.source_identifier, scope, status
Conflicting Fields	authors_original, authors_normalized, identifiers.gutenberg_id, identifiers.source_url, identifiers.source_identifier, scope, status

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