Carol A. Flath

Carol Apollonio is a scholar of Russian literature with a particular focus on Anton Chekhov, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and the religious and philosophical dimensions of Russian prose. She is a professor of the practice of Slavic and Eurasian studies at Duke University, where she has taught for many years. Her publications include Dostoevsky's Secrets: Reading Against the Grain and numerous articles on Chekhov, Dostoevsky, and Russian literary culture. Apollonio is known for her clear, engaging prose and her ability to make complex literary ideas accessible to general readers. In Simply Chekhov, she draws on decades of scholarship and teaching to offer an inviting entry point into the life and work of one of the world's most beloved writers. She lives in North Carolina.