The Cherry Orchard (Methuen's Theatre Classics) [Paperback]

Anton Chekhov (Author), Michael Frayn (Author)

Book Description

Series: Methuen's Theatre Classics | Publication Date: July 1, 2003

In Chekhov's tragi-comedy, one of his most studied plays, the Gayev family is torn by powerful forces deeply rooted in history and the society in which they live. When their estate is hopelessly in debt they are urged to cut down their beautiful cherry orchard and sell the land for holiday cottages, a proposition which prompts a family struggle to act decisively.

 

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"Frayn's translation, which strikes me as splendidly lucid and alive…will be acted again and again"—New Statesman

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Text: English, Russian (translation)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Methuen Drama (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0413393402
• ISBN-13: 978-0413393401
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,197,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great translation, October 29, 2011

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This review is from: Chekhov Plays (Methuen Paperback) (Paperback)

This is as good as Chekhov gets. Beautiful and poetic. It captures all of the humor which is so important. It is obvious that there was great love and scholarship at work. A pleasure to read and a pleasure to act.