Anton Chekhov (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

About the Book

“Life is a vexatious trap; when a thinking man reaches maturity and attains full consciousness, he cannot help feeling that he is in a trap from which there is no escape.” One of the greatest Russian short story writers and an exemplary playwright, Anton Chekhov penned down some of the finest short stories and plays in literature. His works continue to be translated into various languages across the world. This carefully curated edition features a selection of his most famous works, including The Cherry Orchard, Uncle Vanya, and The Lady with the Dog, offering a comprehensive glimpse into his literary genius. Humanity in its quietest moments! ? Experience the power of minimalism, where every word and gesture resonates deeply. ? Dive into stories where humor and tragedy coexist, offering a rich emotional tapestry. ? Explore timeless themes of existential doubt, resonating across cultures and eras. ? Discover multi-dimensional characters whose flaws make them universally relatable. ? It's a collector's edition, perfect for all literature enthusiasts.

About the Author
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) was a Russian playwright and short story writer who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history. His career as a playwright produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theater. Chekhov practiced as a medical doctor throughout most of his literary career: "Medicine is my lawful wife", he once said, "and literature is my mistress." Chekhov renounced the theatre after the disastrous reception of The Seagull in 1896, but the play was revived to acclaim in 1898 by Constantin Stanislavski's Moscow Art Theatre, which subsequently also produced Chekhov's Uncle Vanya and premiered his last two plays, Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard. These four works present a challenge to the acting ensemble as well as to audiences, because in place of conventional action Chekhov offers a "theatre of mood" and a "submerged life in the text". Chekhov had at first written stories only for financial gain, but as his artistic ambition grew, he made formal innovations which have influenced the evolution of the modern short story. He made no apologies for the difficulties this posed to readers, insisting that the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them.