Anton Chekhov

"You look at any poetic creature: muslin, ether, demigoddess, millions of delights; then you look into the soul and find the most ordinary crocodile!"

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Source: The Boor by Anton Chekhov, sc. viii, 1888.

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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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