Anton Chekhov

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov ˈtɕexəf]; January 29, 1860 [January 17 in the Julian calendar] - July 15, 1904 [July 3 in the Julian calendar]), a world-class Russian short story master and writer at the end of the 19th century. His plays also had a great influence on 20th century drama. He adhered to the tradition of realism and also inherited the characteristics of critical realism. It focuses on describing the ordinary life of the middle-class people in Russia and creates small characters with typical characters. It faithfully reflects the brutal current situation of the reactionary ruling class in Russian society at that time and criticizes the autocratic system of the Tsar. The three major characteristics of his works are the ridicule of ugly phenomena, the deep sympathy for the poor people, and the humor and artistry of the works.