Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov was a renowned Russian playwright and short-story writer, widely considered one of the greatest authors of all time and a master of the modern short story. Born in Taganrog, Russia, he was also a trained physician who famously described medicine as his 'lawful wife' and literature as his 'mistress.' His works, including 'The Cherry Orchard' and 'The Lady with the Dog,' are celebrated for their tragicomic portrayal of provincial life and the passing of the Russian gentry.

Taganrog, Russia Jan 29, 1860 Wikipedia
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