The book ""Letters of Anton Chekhov to His Family and Friends with Biographical Sketch"" is a collection of personal letters written by the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov to his family and close friends. These letters provide a unique insight into the life and thoughts of Chekhov, as well as his relationships with those closest to him. The book also includes a biographical sketch of Chekhov, detailing his life and career as a writer, as well as his personal struggles and triumphs. This sketch provides context for the letters and helps readers to better understand the man behind the words.Overall, ""Letters of Anton Chekhov to His Family and Friends with Biographical Sketch"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most celebrated writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a must-read for fans of Chekhov's work, as well as anyone interested in the history of literature and the lives of great artists.1920. The Russian writer Chekhov was noted for his masterful short stories and lyrical dramas. The Translator�������s Note: Of the eighteen hundred and ninety letters published by Chekhov�������s family I have chosen for translation these letters and passages from letters which best to illustrate Chekhov�������s life, character and opinions. The brief memoir is abridged and adapted from the biographical sketch by his brother Mihail. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.