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| Leo Tolstoy |
| Dushan P. Makovitski |
| Anton Chekhov |
| Victor Hugo |
Your answer was: Leo Tolstoy. |
Answer: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (Jan 29, 1860 - Jul 15, 1904) was a Russian physician and supreme short story writer and playwright. Chekhov needed a way to make money without abandoning medical school. Writing stories provided a solution. He began writing humorous stories for local newspapers and journals. At first the stories paid very little. However, Chekhov was a quick and prolific humorist. By the time he was in his forth year of medical school, he had caught the attention of several editors. By 1883, his stories were earning him not only money but notoriety. Because of his fondness for dialogue, Chekhov felt drawn to the theatre. Moscow Art Theatre produced Chekhov's masterpieces: Uncle Vanya (1899), The Three Sisters (1900) and The Cherry Orchard (1904). Anton Chekhov was adored throughout Russia. Aside from his beloved stories and plays, he is also remembered as a humanitarian and a philanthropist. While living in the country, he often attended to the medical needs of the local peasants. Also, he was renowned for sponsoring local writers and medical students. 'A Biography of Anton Chekhov' on ThoughtCo.com  Anton Chekhov 'Three Sisters' 'The Cherry Orchard' 1453 (2010) |
