Plays by Anton Chekhov, Second Series

Chekhov, a renowned Russian playwright and short-story writer, is celebrated for his significant contributions to modern literature, particularly in short fiction. His four classic plays and esteemed stories have earned him a place among the greatest writers in history. A pivotal figure in the early modernist movement alongside Ibsen and Strindberg, Chekhov balanced his literary pursuits with a medical career, famously describing medicine as his "lawful wife" and literature as his "mistress." His works continue to influence writers and critics alike.