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Simply Chekhov (Great Lives),Used
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Wise, lucid, compassionate, and refreshingly to the point, this is a book after Chekhovs own heart. Carol Apollonio, one of the few people to have made a serious attempt to retrace Chekhovs steps on his epic journey from Moscow to eastern Siberia, proves to be an excellent guide both to his remarkable life and to the many facets of his literary world. It is as enjoyable to spend time with her as it is with the master himself. Rosamund Bartlett, author of Chekhov: Scenes from a Life, and translator of About Love and Other Stories.Born in the port city of Taganrog in southern Russia, Anton Chekhov (18601904) survived a difficult childhood with an abusive father and put himself through school (while supporting his family), qualifying as a physician in 1884. At the same time he began practicing medicine, he also became celebrated for his short fiction, which redefined the genre with its formal innovations and psychological depth. His first serious play, The Seagull, was booed at its premiere in 1896, butalong with his other plays Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchardit came to be seen as a masterpiece, bringing a new realism to the theater and to acting, which continues to reverberate today. Afflicted with ill health for much of his life, Chekhov died of tuberculosis at the age of 44, prematurely depriving the world of a great writer and a great humanist.In Simply Chekhov, Professor Carol Apollonio provides a concise and accessible introduction to Chekhov, both within his time and place (Russia on the eve of revolution) and as a master of world literature. Readers will meet the major figures of Chekhovs eraas well as his colorful family, lovers, colleagues, and friendsand gain an appreciation for the ways in which this reallife cast of characters are reflected in Chekhovs stories and plays.Drawing on insights from her more than three decades of Chekhov scholarship, Apollonio not only presents strikingly original insights into Chekhovs major works, but explores the concernsfrom the place of humans in the natural world to the threat of homelessnessthat made him such a compelling figure and that remain relevant to the crises we face today.Benefits from reading this book: Gain access to the genius of Anton Chekhov Experience a deep understanding of Chekhov's life and works Unlock profound insights into his major works Explore timeless concerns and crises we face todayWhat's included in the book: A concise and accessible introduction to Chekhov's life and works Strikingly original insights into Chekhov's major works Meet the major figures of Chekhov's era Explore Chekhov's place in the natural world Gain an understanding of the threat of homelessnessDon't miss out on your chance to gain access to the genius of Anton Chekhov. Buy Simply Chekhov now before the price changes!
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