Selected Short Stories of Anton Chekhov

Author: Chekhov
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Chekhov's remarkable characteristic is his ability to reveal the essence of life from common phenomena. He highly de-emphasizes plot, merely capturing fragments of ordinary daily life, and uses intricate artistic details to depict and portray life and characters authentically, thereby revealing significant social phenomena. However, he does not sink into the "mire" of daily life; on the contrary, his profound realist imagery often rises to become philosophical symbols. In portraying the inner world of characters, Chekhov does not focus on elaborating the psychological processes of characters but instead seeks to infer their inner thoughts and changes from their actions and behaviors. Chekhov possesses exceptional lyrical artistic talent, skillfully finding appropriate moments and occasions to subtly and diversely express his sympathy and praise for the awakened, his condemnation and aversion to the, his longing for a better future, and his critique of the ugly reality. Moreover, his rich lyrical sense is often carried by an "objective" and implicit narrative style. Chekhov is a writer with a strong sense of humor, and in his novels, based on the varying nature of the characters and events depicted, he skillfully emits laughter with subtle emotional undertones, often intertwining mild humor with sharp satire. Chekhov's novels are concise and refined, leaving readers room for independent thought. Whether as a writer or as a historical figure, Chekhov's path of growth and development holds profound educational significance, and the social-artistic value of his works is timeless and irreplaceable. Chekhov is the people's writer, and his outstanding works are a precious treasure of the people.