Overview
This anthology comprises reminiscences by a number of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov's contemporaries. Now available for the first time in English in America, these sixty-eight letters and ten essay-length reminiscences trace the development of Chekhov's personality and talent, opening a window into the life and times of one of the world's greatest short-story writers and playwrights.Synopsis
This anthology comprises reminiscences by a number of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov's contemporaries. Now available for the first time in English in America, these sixty-eight letters and ten essay-length reminiscences trace the development of Chekhov's personality and talent, opening a window into the life and times of one of the world's greatest short-story writers and playwrights.
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A newly-translated collection of 68 letters and ten essay-length reminiscences by Chekhov's contemporaries tracing the development of his personality and talent. Topics include his family life and marriage, his early works, stage productions of his plays, and the philosophies behind his writing. Originally published in 1990 by Progress Publishers, Moscow. Paper edition (unseen), $18.00. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)