{"product_id":"the-plays-of-anton-chekhov-anton-chekov-9781432606428","title":"The Plays of Anton Chekhov: Nine Plays including The Sea-Gull, The Cherry Orchard, The Three Sisters and Others","description":"The Plays of Anton Chekhov is a comprehensive collection of nine plays written by the renowned Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. This anthology includes some of his most celebrated works, such as The Sea-Gull, The Cherry Orchard, and The Three Sisters, as well as several lesser-known plays. Chekhov's plays are known for their complex characters and nuanced explorations of human relationships. They often delve into themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and are characterized by their subtle humor and melancholic tone. This collection features expert translations by leading Chekhov scholars, making it an ideal resource for students, scholars, and theater enthusiasts alike. The introduction provides a comprehensive overview of Chekhov's life and work, as well as a critical analysis of each of the plays included in the collection. Overall, The Plays of Anton Chekhov is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian literature, theater, or the human experience.The Russian writer Chekhov was noted for his masterful short stories and lyrical dramas. His stories, though often based on themes profoundly tragic, are penetrated by the light and subtle satire that has won him his reputation as a great humorist. Contents: The Sea-Gull; The Cherry Orchard; Three Sisters; Uncle Vanya; The Anniversary; On the High Road; The Wedding; On the Harmfulness of Tobacco; and The Bear. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anton Chekov\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1432606425\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781432606428\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Anton Chekov","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48439076487423,"sku":"9781432606428","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4454d12e-567a-4505-a96d-b5caaca9931a.jpg?v=1777175266","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-plays-of-anton-chekhov-anton-chekov-9781432606428","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}