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Ivan Matveyitch

Author
Anton Chekhov
Series
Chekhov Stories
Language
Russian
Length
16 pages
ISBN
9781787241459
Published
30 January 2017
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Small-town life
  • routine
  • contentment
  • success
  • ambition
  • business
  • Moscow
  • fast-paced life
  • relationships
  • family

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Description

Ivan Matveyitch by Anton Chekhov is an archetypal example of the Russian realist tradition, and serves as an exploration of human identity in a rapidly changing, modernizing nation. Through his depiction of the titular protagonist, a common man on the cusp of middle-agedness, Chekhov paints a vivid portrait of a character struggling to reconcile his sense of self with shifting cultural and social expectations.

Author

Chekhov was a Russian writer who is considered to be one of the greatest dramatists of all time. He wrote several famous plays, including The Cherry Orchard and Three Sisters. Chekhov also wrote short stories and essays, and is well-known for his unique style of writing. 17 January] 1860 – 15 July [O.S.

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