Letters of Anton Chekhov to His Family and Friends

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, born on January 29, 1860, in Taganrog, Russia, was a formative figure in modern short story writing and drama. He was a practicing physician throughout his life—a career that enriched his literary work and outlook. Chekhov's narrative prowess was rooted in his ability to capture the complexity of human emotions, often delving into the lives of ordinary people and dissectin...