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Anton Chekhov’s fan was nicknamed “Antonovka”, and the writer performed church chants at home
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a cult Russian writer known all over the world. I bet even the most inquisitive readers don’t know everything. Interesting facts about Chekhov. Let us correct this literary misunderstanding! Today the editors will talk about unusual moments from the biography of the legendary creator of the word.
Chekhov’s drama is called the hallmark of Russian literature in the world. It was Anton Pavlovich who stood at the origins of tragicomedy. The writer managed to make the most important artistic discoveries that influenced the development of literature in general. Chekhov’s works have been translated into more than 100 languages. And his dramatic works are an integral part of world dramaturgy.
GettyImages From the school curriculum, you probably remember that Chekhov had pseudonym "Antosha Chehonte". This is what Anton Pavlovich was called by a school teacher of the Law of God. However, in addition to this joking name, Chekhov used dozens of other pseudonyms.
The most famous of them are Schiller Shakespeareovich Goethe, Champagne, My Brother's Brother, Hajka No. 6, Grach. He also signed as Man without spleen, Akaki Tarantulov, Someone, Arkhip Indian, Vasily Spiridonov Svolachev. The writer used pseudonyms to intrigue readers. Often the name served as an important element in the composition of the story.
GettyImages Humor vein was born in Chekhov since childhood. As a child, once he dressed as a beggar, made makeup and received alms from his uncle. Every day in the Chekhov family began at 5 a.m. Little Chekhov went to chants in the church choir.
Anton Pavlovich liked to dress brightly. For example, in the gymnasium, he wore colored trousers, and he had a special weakness for hats. While still a student, Anton Pavlovich began to publish his short humorous stories. Once as a fee from the editorial office of the magazine “Alarm clock” he received a furniture set.
By the way, by education Chekhov was a doctor. He worked in a profession for a while. Moreover, in the treatment of his patients, he paid great attention not only to the physical component, but also to the mental component.
Travels were a breath of fresh air for Chekhov. In 1890, he went through Siberia to the island of Sakhalin. To get to know this place, he decided to do a census. He later recalled: “I went into all the huts and talked to everyone; I used the card system in the census.”
The writer got acquainted with the most terrible sides of Sakhalin. He witnessed harsh punishments and visited prisons where Sakhalin convicts were serving time. Three months away from home completely rebooted Chekhov. And the result of a long trip was the book “Sakhalin Island”.
This book is called scientific and artistic expository document. A serious work sheds light on all the atrocities committed against a people without rights. Moreover, after the publication of the book, the government had to send a commission to Sakhalin to drown out the resentment in society.
GettyImages Chekhov traveled all over Europe, visited Hong Kong, Singapore, Constantinople, Odessa, Egypt, as well as other cities and countries. However, if the writer called the island of Sakhalin hell, then the island of Ceylon became a paradise for him forever. Once Chekhov brought from there a hand mongoose named Bastard.
Did you know that Chekhov had his own loyal army of fans? No kidding, a lot of women literally followed him. In 1898, when the writer went to Yalta, loyal fans followed him. The newspapers wrote that they studied Chekhov’s appearance, trying to lay his attention. Devoted amateurs were even given a special nickname “Antonovka”.
Anton Pavlovich never pursued fame and recognition. In 1899, Emperor Nicholas II awarded Chekhov the title of hereditary nobleman and the Order of St. Stanislav III degree. However, the writer refused all honors, remembering that his grandfather was once a serf.
© GettyImages Did Chekhov think at that time that he would one day become one of the most famous writers in the world? A true creator has left an unthinkable verbal legacy that will be talked about for years to come. Anton Pavlovich entered the top three most screened authors in the history of cinema. His works served as the basis for 287 film adaptations. Think of it!
There are countless works written about Chekhov. His contemporaries and contemporary authors wrote about him. If you're interested, read Bunin's memories of Chekhov. You can also read the book “The Life of Anton Chekhov” by the British writer Donald Rayfield.
GettyImages is sure that this is not all the most Interesting facts about Chekhov. If you know anything else, write to us. I also recommend that you enjoy reading the works of the writer. One of my favorite stories is “I want to sleep.” Have you ever read it?
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Chekhov’s drama is called the hallmark of Russian literature in the world. It was Anton Pavlovich who stood at the origins of tragicomedy. The writer managed to make the most important artistic discoveries that influenced the development of literature in general. Chekhov’s works have been translated into more than 100 languages. And his dramatic works are an integral part of world dramaturgy.
GettyImages From the school curriculum, you probably remember that Chekhov had pseudonym "Antosha Chehonte". This is what Anton Pavlovich was called by a school teacher of the Law of God. However, in addition to this joking name, Chekhov used dozens of other pseudonyms.
The most famous of them are Schiller Shakespeareovich Goethe, Champagne, My Brother's Brother, Hajka No. 6, Grach. He also signed as Man without spleen, Akaki Tarantulov, Someone, Arkhip Indian, Vasily Spiridonov Svolachev. The writer used pseudonyms to intrigue readers. Often the name served as an important element in the composition of the story.
GettyImages Humor vein was born in Chekhov since childhood. As a child, once he dressed as a beggar, made makeup and received alms from his uncle. Every day in the Chekhov family began at 5 a.m. Little Chekhov went to chants in the church choir.
Anton Pavlovich liked to dress brightly. For example, in the gymnasium, he wore colored trousers, and he had a special weakness for hats. While still a student, Anton Pavlovich began to publish his short humorous stories. Once as a fee from the editorial office of the magazine “Alarm clock” he received a furniture set.
By the way, by education Chekhov was a doctor. He worked in a profession for a while. Moreover, in the treatment of his patients, he paid great attention not only to the physical component, but also to the mental component.
Travels were a breath of fresh air for Chekhov. In 1890, he went through Siberia to the island of Sakhalin. To get to know this place, he decided to do a census. He later recalled: “I went into all the huts and talked to everyone; I used the card system in the census.”
The writer got acquainted with the most terrible sides of Sakhalin. He witnessed harsh punishments and visited prisons where Sakhalin convicts were serving time. Three months away from home completely rebooted Chekhov. And the result of a long trip was the book “Sakhalin Island”.
This book is called scientific and artistic expository document. A serious work sheds light on all the atrocities committed against a people without rights. Moreover, after the publication of the book, the government had to send a commission to Sakhalin to drown out the resentment in society.
GettyImages Chekhov traveled all over Europe, visited Hong Kong, Singapore, Constantinople, Odessa, Egypt, as well as other cities and countries. However, if the writer called the island of Sakhalin hell, then the island of Ceylon became a paradise for him forever. Once Chekhov brought from there a hand mongoose named Bastard.
Did you know that Chekhov had his own loyal army of fans? No kidding, a lot of women literally followed him. In 1898, when the writer went to Yalta, loyal fans followed him. The newspapers wrote that they studied Chekhov’s appearance, trying to lay his attention. Devoted amateurs were even given a special nickname “Antonovka”.
Anton Pavlovich never pursued fame and recognition. In 1899, Emperor Nicholas II awarded Chekhov the title of hereditary nobleman and the Order of St. Stanislav III degree. However, the writer refused all honors, remembering that his grandfather was once a serf.
© GettyImages Did Chekhov think at that time that he would one day become one of the most famous writers in the world? A true creator has left an unthinkable verbal legacy that will be talked about for years to come. Anton Pavlovich entered the top three most screened authors in the history of cinema. His works served as the basis for 287 film adaptations. Think of it!
There are countless works written about Chekhov. His contemporaries and contemporary authors wrote about him. If you're interested, read Bunin's memories of Chekhov. You can also read the book “The Life of Anton Chekhov” by the British writer Donald Rayfield.
GettyImages is sure that this is not all the most Interesting facts about Chekhov. If you know anything else, write to us. I also recommend that you enjoy reading the works of the writer. One of my favorite stories is “I want to sleep.” Have you ever read it?
Photo at preview and in article
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