Chekhov becomes Chekhov the emergence of a literary genius, 1886-1887 /
"In 1886, a twenty-six-year-old Anton Chekhov was publishing short stories, humor pieces, and articles at an astonishing rate, and was still a practicing physician. Yet as he honed his craft and continued to draw inspiration from the vivid characters in his own life, he found himself--to his su...
| Main Author: | Blaisdell, Robert, |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Pegasus Books,
2022.
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| Physical Description: |
xx, 444 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), facsimiles (some color), portraits (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Edition: | First Pegasus books cloth edition. |
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| Summary: |
"In 1886, a twenty-six-year-old Anton Chekhov was publishing short stories, humor pieces, and articles at an astonishing rate, and was still a practicing physician. Yet as he honed his craft and continued to draw inspiration from the vivid characters in his own life, he found himself--to his surprise and occasional embarrassment--admired by a growing legion of fans, including Tolstoy himself. He had not yet succumbed to the ravages of tuberculosis. He was a lively, frank, and funny correspondent and a dedicated mentor. And as Bob Blaisdell discovers, his vivid articles, stories, and plays from this period--when read in conjunction with his correspondence--become a psychological and emotional secret diary"-- |
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| Item Description: |
Chekhonte & Chekhov -- "Hymns of praise" -- At home with family and fame -- Friends and "enemies" -- To the south and back -- Ivanov & others. "In 1886, a twenty-six-year-old Anton Chekhov was publishing short stories, humor pieces, and articles at an astonishing rate, and was still a practicing physician. Yet as he honed his craft and continued to draw inspiration from the vivid characters in his own life, he found himself--to his surprise and occasional embarrassment--admired by a growing legion of fans, including Tolstoy himself. He had not yet succumbed to the ravages of tuberculosis. He was a lively, frank, and funny correspondent and a dedicated mentor. And as Bob Blaisdell discovers, his vivid articles, stories, and plays from this period--when read in conjunction with his correspondence--become a psychological and emotional secret diary"-- Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Physical Description: |
xx, 444 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), facsimiles (some color), portraits (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781639362646 1639362649 |