Congratulations are due to Professor Emeritus Finke on his new book, Freedom from Violence and Lies: Anton Chekhov's Life and Writings, just out from Reaktion Books! The book is described as "An excellent resource for readers new to Chekhov [that] also presents much original scholarship and is an accessible, comprehensive overview of one of the greatest modern dramatists and writers of short fiction in history." Learn more about the book and the outstanding early reviews.