Letters of Anton Chekhov

Harper and Row, 1973.

Item #31937
ISBN: 9780370106618

Hardcover, 494 pp.

Translated from the Russian by Michael Henry Heim in collaboration with Simon Karlinsky. Selection, commentary and introd. by Simon Karlinsky

First published in 1973, this collection of Chekhov's 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 Chekhov's development as a writer. Michael Henry Heim's excellent translation and Simon Karlinsky's masterly headnotes make this volume an essential text for anyone interested in Chekhov.

Price: $30.00