2018 IB English Lit, HL - Works in Translation: Suggested Resources

Anton Chekhov – Short Stories

• Russian 19th Century Social Life (mid-late 1800’s): marriage customs, social class divisions and issues, occupations, basic tenants of culture and crisis caused by it, etc.

• Russian 19th Century Political Life (mid-late 1800’s): Impact of politics and reform on the country

• Chekov’s Boyhood and Youth: Who is he? Give us an overview of his early life and family history. (Include family, background, experiences, education, etc.)

• Sakhalin Expedition and role of doctors/medicine and the Melikhovo Period : What did he do and how did it impact him?  How did Chekhov’s life have an impact on his work?

• Yalta Period: How did the end of Chekhov’s life have an impact on his work?

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