Chekhov's characters in his stories and plays are simple people who talk about the simplest things in simple language. None of them cling to imaginary ideals, nor do they have heroes who brag about great deeds. Rather, in contrast to all of this, he exposes his characters, reveals their bad aspects, and points out their selfish tendencies. The reader feels that his heart tends towards tenderness and sympathy towards unclear people, and that unclear dreams tickle him and alert him to a better life, even if they are unclear!
Everyone who reads Chekhov's stories and plays cannot help but acknowledge the genius of this international writer and artist, and if we investigate the secret of this genius, we do not find it in his personal competencies alone. Rather, in his deep understanding of the spirit of story and theater as well, Chekhov looked at people with his own eyes, not with the eyes of Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and Turgenev. He has no heroes, but different moods of people.
This book sheds light on the life, biography and literature of Chekhov.