The letters of Anton Chekhov, like those of Flaubert, are astonishing in their immense range and in their literary quality. Beginning in 1885, when he was twenty-five, and ending with his death less than twenty years later, the correspodence testifies to an extraordinary career. Chekhov was not only a writer but a critic, a doctor, a traveler, a devoted lover and brother. He brings his passions and his immense talent to every subject. A witty and observant as his great plays and stories, Chekhov's letters exemplify his artistry and humanity.
Edited and with an introduction by Lillian Hellman, Chekov's letters are fascinating in their warmth, frankness and humanity, and they reveal a public and private man of conviction and compassion.
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