This is very uncanny because I woke up today thinking, I want to write about Chekhov’s short stories, ans was thinking about Gooseberries in particular. Of course you did a much better job than I would have but I love teaching him.
And then I was thinking ( maybe because I’m doing the same thing with photography), to have a conversation with another writer, critic, lit person about just Gooseberries to put up here on SS
What a masterpiece to wake up to!! First time running across your work and I’m already a devoted fan. Thank you.
❤️ Glad to hear that. Thank you. My main thing is fiction, I recommend checking the guide on home page if you’re curious!
I agree! Been reading Vanya for a while and he just keeps getting better.
This is very uncanny because I woke up today thinking, I want to write about Chekhov’s short stories, ans was thinking about Gooseberries in particular. Of course you did a much better job than I would have but I love teaching him.
Ah thank you! The whole The Little Trilogy is a great read
Oh yes that sounds interesting
If by any chance it intrigues you… I was shooting for a paris rev style narrative and very editorialized piece.
Wine over zoom talking Chekhov and to see what comes up from each of us.
We can try! Either that or some “substack letter exchange” if you’re up to that too
And then I was thinking ( maybe because I’m doing the same thing with photography), to have a conversation with another writer, critic, lit person about just Gooseberries to put up here on SS
wonderful analysis of Chekhov. and from the intro, this is particularly brilliant:
'Paradoxically, with the passage of time, what accumulates is not only experience but also the absence of experience.'
I've never gone particularly deep in Chekhov, but many of the writers I think are among the greatest consider him among the greatest -
Thank you sir. I am full on Chekhov these days, especially the plays. Definitely among the greatest
I have a busy household today and had to carve out the proper quiet time with coffee to read this. I am so glad I did. It’s top notch as usual.
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