Defying Borders: Anton Chekhov's Elusive Genius
1771 to 1919
Realism and Modernism
First published: 19 December 2019
Abstract
This chapter is occupied with the creative legacy of the great Russian writer Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) in the context of world literature, addressing the phenomenon of his continuing international acclaim. It thus discusses creative appropriation of Chekhov's oeuvre worldwide, drawing on the elusive nature of his authorial voice. Chekhov's popularity in a number of places, including Japan, China, Africa, and the English-speaking world, is analyzed in the light of cultural constants.
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