Anton Chekhov
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears — the dust jacket shows age-related toning and light wear consistent with a mid-20th century publication, but remains intact. Page Condition: Yellowed — pages display light tanning typical of older paper stock. Markings: No markings visible. Binding condition: Binding appears intact and firm. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A scholarly entry in the prestigious Studies in Modern European Literature and Thought series, this critical biography presents a penetrating examination of Anton Chekhov — one of Russia's most celebrated playwrights and short story writers. W. H. Bruford, a distinguished scholar of German and Russian culture, brings rigorous academic insight to bear on Chekhov's life, artistic development, and his enduring influence on modern European literature. The work situates Chekhov firmly within the intellectual and cultural currents of late 19th-century Russia, illuminating how his deceptively simple prose and drama reshaped the landscape of world theatre. Written in an authoritative yet accessible tone, this volume remains an indispensable reference for students and enthusiasts of Russian literature and dramatic theory alike.
Author: W. H. Bruford
Format: Hardback
Published: 1957, Bowes & Bowes
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears — the dust jacket shows age-related toning and light wear consistent with a mid-20th century publication, but remains intact. Page Condition: Yellowed — pages display light tanning typical of older paper stock. Markings: No markings visible. Binding condition: Binding appears intact and firm. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A scholarly entry in the prestigious Studies in Modern European Literature and Thought series, this critical biography presents a penetrating examination of Anton Chekhov — one of Russia's most celebrated playwrights and short story writers. W. H. Bruford, a distinguished scholar of German and Russian culture, brings rigorous academic insight to bear on Chekhov's life, artistic development, and his enduring influence on modern European literature. The work situates Chekhov firmly within the intellectual and cultural currents of late 19th-century Russia, illuminating how his deceptively simple prose and drama reshaped the landscape of world theatre. Written in an authoritative yet accessible tone, this volume remains an indispensable reference for students and enthusiasts of Russian literature and dramatic theory alike.