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Uncle Vanya

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In a world full of whining and complaining about insignificant things, it's fun to once again admire Anton Chekhov and his ability to make this seem imperative to human life. While in the setting of Russian gentry, everything as falling apart, and the lives of the characters are no more gratifying than anyone else's.

I enjoyed reading Uncle Vanya. It delves into the lives of everyday normal people and their hopes and disillusionments of life. It is about self-realization and not getting what you want. A great play.

I have read many versions of Uncle Vanya, but this edition is an up-beat, funny, and, ultimately wonderful version of the excellent story by one of Russias beloved writers. I was looking for the right edition to use in my school for the school play, and this edition the kids could connect to. It dosen't have a lot of that Shakespere mumbo-jumbo that you have to read 50 times. This is accesible and very good. rock on David Mamet.

"Uncle Vanya" is a beautiful play. I've read it many times in several languages and always enjoyed it very much. Don't read it unless you have attention span greater than that of a child. It's rewarding if you give it a chance. This is Chekhov's best play.

It doesn't take Mamet to know that classical literature doesn't need to be adapted. But it takes Mamet to ignore that dictum. I am sure he doesn't care.

What a great play, disecting how differently people can view the things in life that are either of great importance, or extreme triviality.

good price. shipped fast. good condition. great story. : )...could have used a picture, but no big

Enjoyed this adaptation by David Mamet very much. It arrived very quickly which was surely appreciated. Thank you.

...I enjoyed this play immensely, although some of the relations were hard to keep track of. The characters were strongly written, and everything flowed really well.

Really Really boring, don't think anyone should waste their time reading this garbage. Horrible!