Anton Chekhov (Bloom's Major Dramatists) [Library Binding]

Harold Bloom (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Bloom's Major Dramatists | Publication Date: September 1999

Anton Chekov was known for his ability to create parodies, including the character of Trigorin--an outrageous self-parody. His works are examined in this volume with numerous critical essays on The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard. A part of our Bloom's Major Dramatists series, this volume is designed to present biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on the playwright's best-known works. This series is edited by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University; Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Professor of English, New York University Graduate School; preeminent literary critic of our time. Titles present the most important 20th-century criticism on major works from The Odyssey through modern literature reflecting a variety of schools of criticism. Texts also contain critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, an index, and an introductory essay by Bloom.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 10 Up--Literary scholars, teachers, librarians, and students have come to rely on this series as first-rate collections of literary criticism. This latest entry is no exception. An important strength of the book is its balance. Chekhov's plays and short stories are carefully examined and discussions of his contributions to both genres are included. These selections are nicely complemented by pieces focusing on Chekhov, the person and the writer, one of which is a collection of reminiscences by Maxim Gorky.

Marilyn Heath, Greenwood High School, SC

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 104 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub (L) (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791052435
• ISBN-13: 978-0791052433
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,766,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)