Anton Chekhov : A Brother's Memoir

In a style reminiscent of Anton Chekhov himself--realistic, intimate, and dynamic--Mikhail Chekhov shares#xA0;unparalleled memories and insights, transporting readers into the world of the Chekhov family. He visits the places where#xA0;his brother#xA0;lived and worked and#xA0;introduces the people he knew and loved, Leo Tolstoy and Piotr Tchaikovsky among them. As a#xA0;unique eyewitness to#xA0;the#xA0;beloved writer's#xA0;formative years and his artistic maturity, Mikhail Chekhov shows here#xA0;first-hand the events that inspired#xA0;the plots for The Seagull,#xA0; The Black Monk, and The Steppe, among other#xA0;enduring works .#xA0;Captivating, surprising, and a joy to read, this memoir#xA0;reveals the remarkable life of one the most masterful storytellers of our time.