James McConkey

To a Distant Island

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ISBN 13:: 9780966491357
author:: James McConkey
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Paul Dry Books, Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2000
Pages:: 203
Dimensions:: 22.53 x 13.21 x 2.29 centimetres
Genre:: Biography, Literary, ,
Condition:: New
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James McConkey's To a Distant Island is a deeply moving and exquisitely written account of Anton Chekhov's remarkable journey to Sakhalin, a penal colony off the coast of Siberia. In 1890, at just thirty years old, Chekhov embarked on an arduous six-thousand-mile trek across Russia, driven by a desire for freedom from the confines of fame and family.

McConkey's book is not simply a biography or history, but rather a nuanced exploration of the forces that shaped two lives. Through his own journey, McConkey weaves together a complex narrative that reveals the hidden patterns and motivations that underpin Chekhov's work.

This thought-provoking book offers a unique perspective on one of literature's greatest figures, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring power of art to transcend time and circumstance.

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