"Be sure <i>not</i> to discuss your hero's state of mind. Make it clear from his actions." (<i>Letter to Alexander Chekhov</i>, May 10, 1886) - Anton Chekhov

"Be sure not to discuss your hero's state of mind. Make it clear from his actions."

(Letter to Alexander Chekhov, May 10, 1886)

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About Anton Chekhov

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (Анто́н Па́влович Че́хов) (29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) (Old Style: 17 January 1860 – 2 July 1904) was a Russian short story writer and playwright.

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Native Name: Антон Павлович Чехов • Анто́н Па́влович Че́хов • Антонъ Павловичъ Чеховъ
Alternative Names: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov • Antón Pávlovič Čéhov • Antón Pávlovich Chékhov • Chekhov
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