First published 2015
Peek behind the curtain of Anton Chekhov's literary brilliance with this collection of his candid letters to family and friends. From his early days as an aspiring writer to his final years as a celebrated playwright, Chekhov's missives offer an intimate glimpse into his creative process, his relationships, and the joys and struggles that shaped his life. Whether describing the drafting of a new short story or the anguish of his brother's illness, Chekhov's words are by turns humorous, poignant, and profound, shedding light on the complex man who crafted some of the most influential works of modern fiction.
Genres: biography, literary-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: epistolary, slice-of-life
Setting: Russia
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
134 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform