2023 # 4 (60)
Andoskina V.A.
“It is not green, more likely matte”: The Definition “matte” in Chekhov’s and His Contemporaries’ Prose and Drama
Abstract
The article explores the use of the definition “matte” by Chekhov and his contemporaries and clarifies it’s meaning. The article states that the definition was used for naming not only rough and rugged surface, but also for describing the muted, earth colour. The research was conducted using The Russian National Corpus. The materials provided in the article can be used in notes to Chekhov’s works.
Key words
Anton Chekhov, “Three sisters”, historical notes, colour’s definition, colours in literature, matte
