Letters of Anton Chekhov

By Антон Павлович Чехов, Simon Karlinsky

Subjects: Correspondence (Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich), Russian Authors, Chekhov, anton pavlovich, 1860-1904, Authors, correspondence, Correspondence, Authors, russian

Description: "First published in 1973, this collection of Chekhov's correspondence is widely regarded as the best introduction to this great Russian writer. Weighted heavily toward the correspondence dealing with literary and intellectual matters, this extremely informative collection provides fascinating insight into Chekhov's development as a writer. Michael Henry Heim's excellent translation and Simon Karlinsky's masterly headnotes make this volume an essential text for anyone interested in Chekhov."--BOOK JACKET.