Anton Chekhov

"From here, far away, people seem very good, and that is natural, for in going away into the country we are not hiding from people but from our vanity, which in town among people is unjust and active beyond measure."

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Source: Letters of Anton Chekhov to His Family and Friends: With Biographical Sketch. Book by Anton Chekhov, 1920.

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Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov

Playwright, Short Story Writer

Anton Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short story writer, known for his keen insights into human psychology and social issues, particularly in works like 'The Seagull.'

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