Anton Chekhov: The Voice of Twilight Russia

Nina Andronikova Toumanova

Published by Columbia University Press 1937

Anton Chekhov

The Voice of Twilight Russia

Nina Andronikova Toumanova

https://doi.org/10.7312/toum90368

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A study of Anton Chekhov, a prominent Russian playwright and short fiction writer. Presents Chekhov against the historical background of the 19th century, from his youth to later years.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Foreword Publicly Available Download PDF	V
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	VII
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	XI
Illustrations Publicly Available Download PDF	XII
I. Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Book I. The Days of Antosha Chekhonte
II. Awakening Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	11
III. Exodus Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	23
IV. Chekhov and Suvorin Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	51
V. Dreams and Realities Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	62
Book II. Twilight
VI. Ivanov Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	75
VII. East of the Sun, West of the Moon Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	81
VII. The “Duchy” of Melikhovo Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	103
IX. Autumnal Chant Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	116
X. Crimean Banishment Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	137
Book III. The Road to the Cherry Garden
XI. The Rise of the Moscow Art Theatre Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	157
XII. Fulfillment Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	180
XIII. Sunset in the Cherry Garden Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	204
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	223
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	230

Language: English
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Copyright year: 1937
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 244

eBook

Published: May 6, 2019
ISBN: 9780231878395