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Anton Chekhov – The Man Behind the Books: Letters, Diary, Memoirs & Biography

Anton Chekhov — The Man Behind the Books: Letters, Diary, Memoirs & Biography provides readers with an insightful look into the life and work of one of the most influential Russian writers of the 19th century. The book combines Chekhov's personal letters, diary entries, and memoirs with a detailed biography, offering a comprehensive understanding of the author's literary style and context. Chekhov's realism and psychological depth are showcased through his own words, giving readers a deeper appreciation for his masterful storytelling. The book also delves into Chekhov's relationships, struggles, and creative process, shedding light on the man behind the iconic stories and plays. Anton Chekhov's own experiences as a doctor, playwright, and short story writer greatly influenced his works, and this book explores the events and people that shaped his writing. Readers will gain a profound understanding of Chekhov's nuanced characters, poignant themes, and lasting literary legacy. Anton Chekhov — The Man Behind the Books is a must-read for any enthusiast of Russian literature and anyone interested in the life of a literary genius.
538 printed pages
Copyright owner
Bookwire
Original publication
2017
Publication year
2017
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  • Марта Джонуаhas quoted11 years ago
    There are people who can be demoralized even by children’s books, and who read with particular pleasure the piquant passages in the Psalms and in Solomon’s Proverbs, while there are others who become only the purer from closer knowledge of the filthy side of life.
  • Марта Джонуаhas quoted11 years ago
    There are people who can be demoralized even by children’s books, and who read with particular pleasure the piquant passages in the Psalms and in Solomon’s Proverbs, while there are others who become only the purer from closer knowledge of the filthy
  • Марта Джонуаhas quoted11 years ago
    Cultured people must, in my opinion, satisfy the following conditions:
    1. They respect human personality, and therefore they are always kind, gentle, polite, and ready to give in to others. They do not make a row because of a hammer or a lost piece of indiarubber; if they live with anyone they do not regard it as a favour and, going away, they do not say “nobody can live with you.” They forgive noise and cold and dried-up meat and witticisms and the presence of strangers in their homes.
    2. They have sympathy not for beggars and cats alone. Their heart aches for what the eye does not see…. They sit up at night in order to help P…., to pay for brothers at the University, and to buy clothes for their mother.
    3. They respect the property of others, and therefor pay their debts.
    4. They are sincere, and

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