GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (Jan 29, 1860-Jul 15, 1904) was a Russian physician and supreme short story writer and playwright. He was the third of six children. His father was a grocer, painter and religious fanatic with a mercurial temperament who “thrashed” his children and was likely emotionally abusive to his wife.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history. As a playwright, he wrote four classics that continue to be produced all over the world, over 100 years after his death.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anton Chekhov Biography. Career: Dramatist, short story writer, and novelist; during his early career, worked as a physician, beginning 1884; editor of the literary section of Russkaya mysl, 1903; founder of two rural schools.

Detailed explanation-4: -As well as works of fiction, Chekhov also began writing for the stage during this period and he developed his signature style of mixing comedy with tragedy to great effect. This can be seen in his earlier works, such as Ivanov (1887) and The Wood Demon (1889).