Letters Of Anton Chekhov


Collected here are the letters of famed master of the short story, Anton Chekhov (1860-1904). The son of a former serf in southern Russia, Chekhov attended Moscow University to study medicine, writing short stories for periodicals in order to support his family. What began as a necessity became a legitimate career in 1886 when he was asked to write in St. Petersburg for the Novoye Vremya (New Times), owned by millionaire magnate Alexey Suvorin. Chekhov began paying more attention to his writing, revising and developing his own principles and conceptions of truth, for a time coming under the influence of Leo Tolstoy. The letters in this volume illustrate the charming blend of narration and wit that comprise Chekhov's signature style. Ranging from love letters, discussions of literature with publishers and directors, and descriptions of the landscapes, people and preoccupations of his daily life, this collection lets readers see inside the mind of one of the world's greatest writers.

Author(s): Anton Chekhov  

ISBN 10: 1434677680
ISBN 13: 9781434677686
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Publication: January 2008
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Other books by Anton Chekhov

1. "New Chekhovs - Three Short Plays: ""The Summer of the Eclipse"", ""The Dental Surgeon"", ""Swansong""" (1998/01/01)
2. 12 STORIES BY CHEKHOV (2009/05/01)
3. A Doctor's Visit: Short Stories by Anton Chekhov
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5. A Night in the Cemetery: And Other Stories of Crime & Suspense Paperback (September 29, 2009)
6. A Woman's Kingdom Paperback (2005/12/31)
7. About Love and Other Stories Paperback (September 2008)
8. Anton Chekhov Multimedia (3/28/2005)
9. Anton Chekhov's Life and Thought: Selected Letters and Commentaries Paperback (January 1997)
10. Anton Chekhov's Notebooks Paperback (June 2006)

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