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It makes somewhat more concrete sense when you take into account the startling brevity of some of Chekhov's own work. I don't think you have to agree with the n
by pvg 5y ago
It makes somewhat more concrete sense when you take into account the startling brevity of some of Chekhov's own work. I don't think you have to agree with the notion as some universal literary principle to appreciate he was a consummate and successful adherent to his own advice.
- Igelau 5y agoI think it's kind of strange that people interpret this as a trope/rule/device. It's really just advice from Chekhov.