Plays (Penguin Classics) [Paperback]

Anton Chekhov (Author), Elisaveta Fen (Translator, Introduction)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0140440968 | ISBN-13: 978-0140440966 | Publication Date: October 1, 1954 | Edition: Penguin Classic

The dramatic works of Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) present the actions of ordinary people. He avoids any explicit political treatment, but the depth and subtlety of his art has generated a wealth of interpretation. His representation of human relationships is infinitely sympathetic, and each play contains at least one character who expresses Chekhov's hopes for a brighter future. "The Cherry Orchard" and "Three Sisters" was first published in this translation in 1951. "The Seagull", "Uncle Vania", "The Bear", "The Proposal" and "The Jubilee" were first published in this translation in 1954.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Classics; Penguin Classic edition (October 1, 1954)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140440968
• ISBN-13: 978-0140440966
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,301,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Anton Chekhov : A Realist : Not A Romantist ..., April 2, 2000

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Anton Chekov, no doubt; is one of the leading Russian Dramatist .He truly portarys the life without any philosophy or mystery but realistically... Uncle Vania depicts the aimlessness of Rural Life that how it devours the potentials of people:how it makes civilized,cultured and learned men frustrated and sick of their relations as well as of their surroundings.Life in country side is rotten and decayed but how people handle it?What are their hopes?how do they kill the time ?well, read the book and find out !