Anton Pavlovich Chekhov[a] (/ ˈtʃɛkɒf /; [3] Russian: Антон Павлович Чехов, [b] [ɐnˈton ˈpavləvʲɪtɕ ˈtɕexəf]; 29 January 1860 [c] – 15 July 1904) [d] was a Russian playwright and …

Nov 14, 2025 · Anton Chekhov, Russian playwright and master of the modern short story. He described the Russian life of his time using a deceptively simple technique devoid of obtrusive …

Chekhov’s plays are still staged, his works still read. He is one of the greatest writers of his time and his tremendous body of work shaped the arc of literature and still does.

Jun 18, 2025 · Anton Chekhov, a master of short stories and drama, made significant contributions to world literature. His works are characterized by their realism, psychological …

Chekhov is best known in modern-day Russia for his several hundred short stories, many of which are considered masterpieces of the form, but his plays are also major influences on twentieth …

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer, widely considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. His career as a playwr...

Anton Chekhov passed away on July 14/15, 1904, in Badenweiler, Germany. Today, he is celebrated as one of the greatest Russian storytellers and a father of modern drama, with his …

Jun 25, 2024 · Anton Chekhov was a Russian playwright, short story writer, and physician. Renowned for his unparalleled ability to capture the essence of everyday human existence, he …

Some consider Chekhov to be the founder of the modern short story and his influence is observed in a diverse group of writers including Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, William …

Apr 4, 2025 · Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) remains one of world literature’s most enduring and influential figures. A physician by training and a writer by vocation, Chekhov revolutionised the …