Anton Chekhov's representations of children have generally remained on the periphery of scholarly attention. Yet his stories about children, which focus on comm

Chekhov is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential literary figures of modern times. Russia's preeminent playwright, he played a significant role in

Profiles the careers of Russian authors, scholars, and critics and discusses the history of the Russian treatment of literary genres such as drama, fiction, and

THE STORY: A subtle and revealing study of life in provincial Russia, the story of the play is familiar to all. What distinguishes this new version is the trans