Anton Chekhov. Earliest Stories: How a Great Writer Started Out

On 29 January, Pushkin House hosts an illustrated talk exploring Anton Chekhov’s earliest steps as a writer. Writer and translator Rosamund Bartlett and curator Elena Michajlowska will trace how Chekhov began publishing while still a medical student, navigating editorial pressure and censorship.

The talk focuses on Chekhov’s early humorous stories, sketches and bold genre experiments — from literary parodies to the first serious works that already hint at his future masterpieces. The event is designed for both long-time readers and those discovering Chekhov for the first time.

The evening will conclude with staged readings from Anton Chekhov. Earliest Stories, arranged and directed by Professor Michael Earley, and performed by actors Joshua Diffley and Elisabeth Snegir.

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