Ward No. 6
Abstract
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) is widely regarded as one of the greatest Russian writers and dramatists. Though trained as a physician, he practiced medicine only for a short time, and devoted himself instead to literary work.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Russian Literature and Bakhtin Studies
History of Science and Medicine
Biographical and Historical Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 89–126
- Publication date
- 11 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter