Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in world literature. His major plays, including The Seagull, (which famously flopped on its opening night in St. Petersburg and nearly drove Chekhov to abandon playwriting), Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard, are seminal works in the canon of dramatic literature. Chekhov’s writing is noted for its deep psychological insight, subtle characterisation, and exploration of the human condition. His influence extends beyond literature into theatre and film, with his works continuing to be performed and adapted worldwide.