| How to Write Like Chekhov: Advice and Inspiration, Straight from His Own Letters and Work Contributor(s): Brunello, Piero (Editor), Lencek, Lena (Editor), Chekhov, Anton (Author) |
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ISBN: 1569242593 ISBN-13: 9781569242599 Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: - Writing advice straight from one of the greatest writers of all time: Russian writer Maxim Gorky said that no one has ever understood "the tragedy of life's trivialities" as clearly as Anton Chekhov. Chekhov's singular ability to speak volumes with a single, impeccably chosen word, mesh comedy and pathos, and, as he entertains us, to capture life's basic sadness, is the reason so many want to write like him. Now How to Write Like Chekhov, by drawing extensively from Chekhov's own letters to his publisher, his brother, and his friends, pulls back the curtain on Chekhov's technique and ideas to show just how it can be done. - The search for truth in art: "Conciseness is the sister of talent," Chekhov famously said. This and hundreds of other punctual, precise, illuminating observations and suggestions are organized into thematic chapters that cover such subjects as plot and characters (and their names), descriptions and dialogues, what to focus on, and what to avoid. - A unique, utterly original and practical way to access Chekhov's life, ideas, and work: The overwhelming power of Chekhov's plays and short stories engenders pure devotion among his legions of fans, who buy tens of thousands of copies of his books every year--and for whom How to Write Lime Chekhov offers a singular way to mainline Chekhov's intelligence and artistic know-how. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Fiction Writing |
| Dewey: 808.02 |
| LCCN: 2008024843 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.4" W x 8.5" (0.70 lbs) 254 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Maxim Gorky said that no one understood -- the tragedy of life's trivialities -- as clearly as Anton Chekhov, widely considered the father of the modern short story and the modern play. Chekhov's singular ability to speak volumes with a single, impeccably chosen word, mesh comedy and pathos, and capture life's basic sadness as he entertains us, are why so many aspire to emulate him. How to Write Like Chekhov meticulously cherry-picks from Chekhov's plays, stories, and letters to his publisher, brother, and friends, offering suggestions and observations on subjects including plot and characters (and their names), descriptions and dialogue, and what to emphasize and avoid. This is a uniquely clear roadmap to Chekhov's intelligence and artistic expertise and an essential addition to the writing-guide shelf. |