Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian playwright and short story writer renowned for his contributions to literature. An eminent figure of modern storytelling, he mastered the conveyance of complex emotions and the subtleties of human behavior. His medical background enriched his literary work, providing a nuanced perspective on the afflictions of the human condition. Among his many works, 'Lights' is a lesser-known, yet impactful story that exemplifies Chekhov's narrative prowess. Chekhov's capacity to capture life's fleeting moments and the intricacies of Russian society is evident in his short stories, which remain widely read and have been influential on both Russian and world literature. His minimalist approach to storytelling, often focusing on character development and the undercurrents of social and psychological tension, has marked him as a leading figure in the transition to modernism in literature. Chekhov's legacy is preserved not just in his written work but also through the Chekhovian style, which describes the unique blend of comedy and tragedy present in his plays. His masterpieces, such as 'The Seagull', 'Uncle Vanya', 'Three Sisters', and 'The Cherry Orchard', continue to be staged worldwide and are pivotal to the canon of dramatic literature. Chekhov's influence extends beyond literature; he is often heralded for his humanitarianism and moral integrity, characteristics that imbued his literary creations with depth and enduring relevance.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.9.2022 |
---|---|
Übersetzer | Constance Garnett |
Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Anthologien |
Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik | |
Schlagworte | 19th century literary works • anton chekhov short stories • Character study in fiction • Chekhovian theme analysis • compassionate realism • earth sciences • Europe • Human Condition • Human condition in literature • Languages • literary masterpieces • memory exploration • Nature • psychological insight • Psychological realism in literature • public domain classics • railroad construction • reflection themes • Russia • Russian Language • Russian literary tradition • russian literature classics • russian short stories • Short Stories • societal norms • subtle narrative craft • Symbolism in Chekhov's writing • timeless storytelling • Translations • Works originally in Russian |
Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
![EPUB](/img/icon_epub_big.jpg)
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
Dieses eBook enthält ein digitales Wasserzeichen und ist damit für Sie personalisiert. Bei einer missbräuchlichen Weitergabe des eBooks an Dritte ist eine Rückverfolgung an die Quelle möglich.
Dateiformat: EPUB (Electronic Publication)
EPUB ist ein offener Standard für eBooks und eignet sich besonders zur Darstellung von Belletristik und Sachbüchern. Der Fließtext wird dynamisch an die Display- und Schriftgröße angepasst. Auch für mobile Lesegeräte ist EPUB daher gut geeignet.
Systemvoraussetzungen:
PC/Mac: Mit einem PC oder Mac können Sie dieses eBook lesen. Sie benötigen dafür die kostenlose Software Adobe Digital Editions.
eReader: Dieses eBook kann mit (fast) allen eBook-Readern gelesen werden. Mit dem amazon-Kindle ist es aber nicht kompatibel.
Smartphone/Tablet: Egal ob Apple oder Android, dieses eBook können Sie lesen. Sie benötigen dafür eine kostenlose App.
Geräteliste und zusätzliche Hinweise
Buying eBooks from abroad
For tax law reasons we can sell eBooks just within Germany and Switzerland. Regrettably we cannot fulfill eBook-orders from other countries.
aus dem Bereich