Anton Chekhov's life and thought
Subtitle: selected letters and commentary
By: translated from the Russian by Michael Henry Heim, in collaboration with Simon Karlinsky ; selection, introduction, and commentary by Simon Karlinsky.
Contributors: Heim, Michael Henry.; Karlinsky, Simon.
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Evanston, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 494
Subjects: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Correspondence; Authors, Russian -- 19th century -- Correspondence
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 479-481) and index.
Originally published: Letters of Anton Chekhov. New York : Harper & Row, 1973.