Chekhov in Context
Chekhov in Context by Yuri Corrigan, published by Cambridge University Press on February 23, 2023, is a comprehensive exploration of the life and influences of Anton Chekhov. This 372-page volume delves into Chekhov’s diverse roles as a playwright, doctor, journalist, and philanthropist, offering insights into his intellectual milieu and the socio-political landscape of his time. The book serves as an accessible guide, featuring over 30 succinct chapters that illuminate the complexities of Chekhov’s contributions to modern theater and literature.
Readers will find a detailed examination of Chekhov’s multifaceted interests and the legacy of his work across various cultures and media over the past two centuries. The collection includes a Preface by Cornel West, a chronology, and a Further Reading list, enhancing the reader’s understanding of Chekhov’s impact on drama and literary criticism. This edition provides a thorough context for appreciating Chekhov’s writing and the diverse worlds he navigated throughout his life.
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Premier playwright of modern theater and trailblazer of the short story, Anton Chekhov was also a practising doctor, journalist, writer of comic sketches, philanthropist and activist. This volume provides an accessible guide to Chekhov’s multifarious interests and influences, with over 30 succinct chapters covering his rich intellectual milieu and his tumultuous socio-political environment, as well as the legacy of his work in over two centuries of interdisciplinary cultures and media around the world. With a Preface by Cornel West, a chronology and Further Reading list, this collection is the essential guide to Chekhov’s writing and the manifold worlds he inhabited.
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