title: A Study of Human Relationships in Anton Chekhov's Narrative World: Isolation and Connection
abstract: Anton Chekhov is a prominent master of both the short story and drama, profoundly influencing literature with his innovative approaches to character, narrative, and structure. Renowned for his realistic portrayals and psychological depth, Chekhov's short stories like “The Lady with the Dog” and “Ward No. 6” explore ordinary lives with an economy of language that leaves much to reader inference, often avoiding traditional plot resolutions for open-ended contemplation. In drama, his plays such as 