Five Major Plays
by Anton Chekhov | Plays & Scripts | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0553212117 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0553212117 Global Overview for this book
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THE CHERRY ORCHARD
THE SEAGULL
UNCLE VANYA
THREE SISTERS
IVANOV
This collection, taken from the acclaimed OXFORD CHEKHOV, presents the stage versions of Anton Chekhov's five greatest plays. From the haunting characterization of the Russian land-owning class in THE CHERRY ORCHARD, to the sensitive depiction of provincial women in THREE SISTERS, to the lyrical portrayal of love and frustration in THE SEAGULL, each of Chekhov's plays displays his uniquely moving vision of a society on the brink of great and irrevocable change.
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These highly-praised translations surpass all earlier versions in accuracy and faithfulness to nuance. In his fine introduction, Dr. Hingley discusses Chekhov's life , examines each play in detail, and gives an overview of Chekhov's contribution to modern drama.
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Translated and with an introduction by Ronald Hingley
THE SEAGULL
UNCLE VANYA
THREE SISTERS
IVANOV
This collection, taken from the acclaimed OXFORD CHEKHOV, presents the stage versions of Anton Chekhov's five greatest plays. From the haunting characterization of the Russian land-owning class in THE CHERRY ORCHARD, to the sensitive depiction of provincial women in THREE SISTERS, to the lyrical portrayal of love and frustration in THE SEAGULL, each of Chekhov's plays displays his uniquely moving vision of a society on the brink of great and irrevocable change.
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These highly-praised translations surpass all earlier versions in accuracy and faithfulness to nuance. In his fine introduction, Dr. Hingley discusses Chekhov's life , examines each play in detail, and gives an overview of Chekhov's contribution to modern drama.
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Translated and with an introduction by Ronald Hingley
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