Chekhov on Writing (Chekhov - Dover ed.)

Author: Anton Chekhov

ISBN: 9780486854601

Binding: paperback

Section: Writing/Books

Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) started writing at age 20, and by 27, he had shifted from traditional storytelling to focus on the simple, mundane experiences of everyday people. Chekhov published hundreds of short stories, earning acclaim from a diverse audience, including contemporaries like Leo Tolstoy. This anthology showcases Chekhov’s wisdom through quotations from his letters, conversations, notebooks, and works, providing essential lessons in emotional depth and authentic representation of human experiences — an excellent compendium for students, journalists, and writers of every genre.