LITTRANS 204 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Moscow State University, Main Source, Proverb
21 Mar 2017
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Lit trans 204 - lecture 2 - chekhov (1/20/17) Lifespan corresponds with interesting period of late imperial russia. Reforms in 1961 abolishing serfdom and changes in different levels of the imperial government. Active writer from early 1880"s to 1904. During this time, society seemed to be losing direction. Dissatisfaction in society since mid 70"s due to reforms causing peasants and urban dwellers to be confused on the outlook on life. Focus of chekhov"s writings are on an individual, never on politics. Usually the individual chekhov writes about is trying to decipher their life. Positioned himself as an unique author use a unique take on what it means to be a. Also wrote plays in the 1880"s with a mixture of comedy and tragedy, usually about a upper-class character who copes with debt, disease, and disappointment of an unfulfilled life. Began studying in moscow university in 1879 at the medical school.
