Who Was to Blame?

Written by Anton Chekhov

Narrated by Max Bollinger

Anton Chekhov's Who Was to Blame? is a complex narrative that examines the culpability of human beings when confronted with difficult ethical dilemmas. Through his use of intricate subplots and symbolism, Chekhov crafts an exploration of moral ambiguity, challenging the reader to consider the impacts of individual decisions on larger societal issues. Throughout the story, Chekhov uses real-life characters and scenarios to invite readers to contemplate their own ethical responsibilities. Read in English, unabridged.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Interactive Media
• Release date: Feb 4, 2017
• ISBN: 9781787241527

Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian doctor, short-story writer, and playwright. Born in the port city of Taganrog, Chekhov was the third child of Pavel, a grocer and devout Christian, and Yevgeniya, a natural storyteller. His father, a violent and arrogant man, abused his wife and children and would serve as the inspiration for many of the writer’s most tyrannical and hypocritical characters. Chekhov studied at the Greek School in Taganrog, where he learned Ancient Greek. In 1876, his father’s debts forced the family to relocate to Moscow, where they lived in poverty while Anton remained in Taganrog to settle their finances and finish his studies. During this time, he worked odd jobs while reading extensively and composing his first written works. He joined his family in Moscow in 1879, pursuing a medical degree while writing short stories for entertainment and to support his parents and siblings. In 1876, after finishing his degree and contracting tuberculosis, he began writing for St. Petersburg’s Novoye Vremya, a popular paper which helped him to launch his literary career and gain financial independence. A friend and colleague of Leo Tolstoy, Maxim Gorky, and Ivan Bunin, Chekhov is remembered today for his skillful observations of everyday Russian life, his deeply psychological character studies, and his mastery of language and the rhythms of conversation.