Anton Chekhov: A Brother's Memoir

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Anton Chekhov: A Brother's Memoir. Mikhail Chekhov shares his memories and insights, while transporting readers into the world of the Chekhov family. He visits the places where his brother lived and worked and introduces the people he knew and loved, such as Tolstoy and Tchaikovsky. With Mikhail Chekhov's eyewitness to his brother's formative years, he tells first-hand of the events that inspired The Seagull, The Black Monk, and The Steppe, among other works. A fascinating and significant memoir revealing the remarkable life of one the most skilled storytellers of the 20th century.

UK/US: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. 1st edition, 256 pages. Illustrated. Translator's notes, preface, notes, bibliograpy. Hardcover with dustjacket in a clear protective jacket cover. Near fine with no ownership marks.