Apollonio, Carol
Simply Chekhov (Great Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781943657544
- author:
- Apollonio, Carol
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simply Charly
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 158
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.9 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Anton Chekhov was born in Taganrog, Russia, and survived a difficult childhood to become a celebrated physician and writer. His short fiction redefined the genre with its formal innovations and psychological depth, while his plays brought a new realism to the theater. Chekhov's life was marked by both personal struggles and artistic triumphs. Despite suffering from ill health for much of his life, he continued to produce works that remain widely admired today. In Simply Chekhov, Professor Carol Apollonio provides an accessible introduction to Chekhov's life and work, exploring the ways in which his stories and plays reflect the world around him. Through her insights, Apollonio sheds new light on Chekhov's major works and the concerns that drove him as a writer. This book offers a concise and engaging exploration of one of literature's most important figures, making it an ideal choice for readers interested in Russian literature or the history of the novel.
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