Anton Chekhov's Life and Thought: Selected Letters and Commentaries

Anton Chekhov's Life and Thought: Selected Letters and Commentaries by Karlinsky, Simon. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780810114609.

First published in 1973, this collection of Chekhovs correspondence is widely regarded as the best introduction to this great Russian writer. Weighted heavily toward the correspondence dealing with literary and intellectual matters, this extremely informative collection provides fascinating insight into Chekhovs development as a writer. Michael Henry Heims excellent translation and Simon Karlinskys masterly headnotes make this volume an essential text for anyone interested in Chekhov.