The Slavic Literature Pod

Anton Chekhov, Earliest Stories (w/ editors Rosamund Bartlett and Elena Michajlowska)

January 21, 2026·1h 9m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Show Notes:This week, we see that every author starts somewhere in Anton Chekhov, Earliest Stories: Stories, Novellas, Humoresques, 1880-1882. To talk about Chekhov’s earliest published stories, Cameron sits down with Elena Michajlowska and Rosamund Bartlett. The pair not only edited the collection, but also oversaw the unusual editing process that involved 83 other translators across the world.They’ll talk about where Chekhov was this early in his career, the editing process and what kinds of stories we find among this juvanalia. Book tickets for Rosamund and Elena’s event at Pushkin House here.Follow the Anton Chekhov Foundation on Instagram @antonchekhovfoundation Read more on the foundation’s blog here.Check out their website antonchekhovfoundation.orgLearn more about the Early Chekhov Translation Project hereThe music used in this episode was “Старое Кино / Staroye Kino,” by Перемотка / Peremotka. You can find more of their work on Bandcamp and Youtube. Our links: Website | ⁠Discord⁠ Socials: Instagram⁠ | BlueSky | Twitter⁠ | FacebookQuestions, comments, want to hear your voice on a bonus episode? Send us an email at slaviclitpod@gmail.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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