Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov

Russian playwright and short-story writer

πŸ—“οΈJanuary 29, 1860 - July 15, 1904
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πŸ“–Biography

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics.

πŸ†Major Works & Achievements

  • ✦Master of the modern short story
  • ✦Wrote classics like 'The Cherry Orchard' and 'The Seagull'
  • ✦Pushkin Prize winner

πŸ’¬Famous Quotes

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Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress.

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Brevity is the sister of talent.

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