Russian author Anton Chekhov.

Anton Chekhov

(1860 - 1904)

While studying medicine at Moscow University, Anton Chekhov supported his family by working as a journalist and a writer of comic sketches. By 1888 he had produced a larger body of work than he did during his subsequent literary career as the author of such works as “Ward No. Six,” Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard.

All Writing

If they prescribe a lot of remedies for some sickness or other, it means that the sickness is incurable.

—Anton Chekhov, 1904

Voices In Time

1883 | Moscow

Overcorrection

Anton Chekhov reckons with the evil tongue.More

Voices In Time

1898 | Bakumovka

We Happy Few

Anton Chekhov offers some life advice.More

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1891 | Caucasus

Backbiting

Anton Chekhov on a hopeless position.More

Miscellany

It is said that Anton Chekhov’s last words were, “It’s been a long time since I’ve had champagne.” He died in Badenweiler, Germany, in 1904, and his body was transported back to Moscow in a refrigerated railcar marked fresh oysters.

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