Even those who were reluctant to master the school curriculum in literature undoubtedly know who Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is. At school, unfortunately, very little attention is paid to studying the question of what this great Russian writer was like in life. Meanwhile, biographers and those who knew Chekhov personally note that he was an outstanding person.
From the biography of Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was born in Taganrog in 1860. The family was large. The father of the future writer was once a salesman and owned a small shop. He kept his children in great severity, not allowing pranks and liberties. Chekhov's mother spent almost all of her time on her family. She was very fond of children, and in her free time she attended the theater, which was her passion.
It was the mother who managed to influence Anton, instilling in him respect for others, compassion for the weak and love for the world around him.
When Chekhov was already a young man, his father went bankrupt, sold the shop, after which the family moved to Moscow in search of a better life. Here the future writer entered the medical faculty of Moscow University. Already at this time, his first serious works were born, and soon the writing craft became the main source of income for Chekhov. Even after taking the post of district doctor, he did not stop his literary activity.
What kind of person was Chekhov
Contemporaries often noted Chekhov's appearance: tall stature, a large open face, kind and slightly laughing eyes. During the conversation, he tried to peer at the interlocutor, while smiling openly and sincerely. The whole appearance of Chekhov, his appearance and manners inspired some kind of special confidence.
Those who knew Chekhov personally noted his adherence to principles. Already in the first years of his independent life, the writer developed certain rules of life, which he always adhered to. He never lied, did not borrow money, even if he really needed funds. Chekhov strove to see high moral ideals in other people as well.
Chekhov's enemies were philistinism and vulgarity, with which he fought both in life and through creativity.
The writer loved order in everything, he always tried to keep his home clean, was neat and tidy in his clothes. He slept a little, was unpretentious in food. Developed willpower helped Chekhov cope with everyday difficulties. Even when he became sick, he did not lose heart and never showed his weakness to those around him, although tuberculosis and impending death somewhat changed his attitude to the world, leaving an imprint on creativity. People around him could always find support and sympathy in Chekhov.
Chekhov was open in communication and friendly towards others, he made acquaintances with ease. He liked to receive guests and to be on a visit himself. But the writer had no really close friends. Creativity helped him cope with loneliness.
