In a style reminiscent of Anton Chekhov himself-realistic, intimate, and dynamic-Mikhail Chekhov sharesunparalleled memories and insights, transporting readers into the world of the Chekhov family. He visits the places wherehis brotherlived and worked andintroduces the people he knew and loved, Leo Tolstoy and Piotr Tchaikovsky among them. As aunique eyewitness tothebeloved writer'sformative years and his artistic maturity, Mikhail Chekhov shows herefirst-hand the events that inspiredthe plots for The Seagull , The Black Monk , and The Steppe, among otherenduring works . Captivating, surprising, and a joy to read, this memoirreveals the remarkable life of one the most masterful storytellers of our time.