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Chekhov Quotes

A playwright named among many creative influences

These lines place the playwright Chekhov alongside a wide mix of other writers and describe stage roles drawn from his work and other classics.

Christopher Knowles, Buechner, Heiner Mueller, Burroughs, Chekhov, Shakespeare - it's all one body of work.

Quotes by Robert Wilson

I played Hamlet, I played Chekhov and Ibsen and all the classics.

Quotes by Harvey Korman

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Chekhov grouped with other artists in these quotes?
One quote lists him among a wide range of writers and creators, treating them all as part of one connected body of artistic work.
What role has the speaker played connected to Chekhov?
The second speaker recalls taking on Chekhov's work on stage, alongside roles from other classic playwrights and a famous tragic character.
Are these quotes only about Chekhov specifically?
No, both mention him as one name within a broader list of writers and classic dramatic works rather than focusing solely on him.
What does this suggest about Chekhov's reputation?
Being named beside long-established classic playwrights suggests Chekhov is regarded as belonging in that same lasting theatrical tradition.
Who would find this pair of quotes useful?
Theatre fans and performers curious how actors and writers place Chekhov within a wider artistic lineage would find these remarks relevant.

One speaker treats Chekhov as part of a larger body of influences, while the other recalls performing his plays alongside Shakespeare and Ibsen.