Brief introduction of Chekhov's life

Anton pavlovich chekhov (1860 65438+ 1017-65438+July15,0904) is a 19th century Russian novelist, dramatist, Russian critical realist writer and master of short story art.

1860 65438+1was born in taganrog, rostov state on October 29th. Grandfather was a redeemed serf. Father opened a grocery store, 1876 went bankrupt and the whole family moved to Moscow. However, Chekhov stayed alone in Taganrog, making a living as a tutor and continuing his studies.

65438-0879 entered the medical department of Moscow University. 1884 After graduation, he practiced medicine in Rhodes, Vignau and other places, got in touch with civilians extensively and learned about life, which had a good influence on his literary creation. He, French Mo Bosang and American O Henry are called the three great short story masters.

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Chekhov's novels are concise and compact, giving readers room for independent thinking. His plays had a great influence on19th century drama.

He adhered to the tradition of realism, paid attention to describing the daily life of the Russian people, shaped little people with typical personalities, and truly reflected the situation of Russian society at that time.

The ridicule of ugly phenomena and deep sympathy for the poor people are two major characteristics of his works, which mercilessly expose the unreasonable social system and social ugly phenomena under the czar's rule. At the end of 19, Chekhov was considered as an outstanding representative of Russian realistic literature.

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