Anton Chekhov

The Seagull is one of the best ever dramas about the theatre, yet on the very first opening night it was a famous failure. The play triumphed later in Stanislavskis production and became one of the greatest events in the history of Russian theatre and one of the greatest new developments in the history of world drama.

This carefully crafted ebook: Greatest Works of Anton Chekhov is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt:In each one of us there are too many springs, too many wheels and cogs for us to judge each other by first impressions or by two or three external indications. Ivanoff, Act 3 (1887)Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian physician, dramaturge and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. Chekhov practised as a medical doctor throughout most of his literary career. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. Chekhov had at first written stories only for financial gain, but as his artistic ambition grew, he made formal innovations which have influenced the evolution of the modern short story. He made no apologies for the difficulties this posed to readers, insisting that the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them.Contents:Novel: The Shooting PartyPlays:On the High Road Swan SongIvanoff The AnniversaryThe Proposal The Wedding The Bear The Seagull A Reluctant HeroUncle Vanya The Three Sisters The Cherry Orchard Short Stories: The Safety MatchThe Boys GrishaA Trifle from Real LifeThe Cooks WeddingShrove TuesdayIn Passion WeekAn IncidentA Matter of ClassicsThe TutorOut of SortsA JokeAfter the TheatreVolodiaA Naughty BoyBlissTwo Beautiful GirlsThe Chorus GirlThe Father of a FamilyThe OratorIonitchAt Christmas TimeIn the Coach HouseLady Ns StoryA Journey By CartThe Privy CouncillorRothschilds FiddleA Horsey NameThe PechenegThe BishopThe SlandererThe KissVerotchkaOn TrialThe Mass for the DeadThe Privy CouncillorThe RunawayThe ReedLa CigaleThe Head Gardeners TaleOystersWomenWoeZinotchkaThe PrincessThe MuzhiksThe Darling

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Shooting Party (A Murder Mystery)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt:"On an April day of the year 1880 the doorkeeper Audrey came into my private room and told me in a mysterious whisper that a gentleman had come to the editorial office and demanded insistently to see the editor. He appears to be a chinovnik, Andrey added. He has a cockadeAsk him to come another time, I said, I am busy today. Tell him the editor only receives on Saturdays.He was here the day before yesterday and asked for you. He says his business is urgent. He begs, almost with tears in his eyes, to see you. He says he is not free on Saturday Will you receive him?" (The Shooting Party, 1884)The Shooting Party is a triangular love story-cum-murder mystery novel and Chekhovs only novel. Not many people are aware of the fact that before becoming the celebrated short story writer and playwright he tried his hands at novel writing. One can witness the birth of Chekhovs unique style (although in its infancy) for which he would be later remembered for.Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian physician, dramaturge and author who is often referred to as one of the seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. He made no apologies for the difficulties he posed to the readers, insisting that the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them.

In "The Shooting Party," Anton Chekhov offers a poignant exploration of the human condition through a satirical lens. Set against the backdrop of a leisurely hunting excursion, the narrative unfolds with exquisite detail, revealing the complexities and follies of Russian society in the late 19th century. Chekhov employs a nuanced literary style characterized by his signature use of irony and vivid characterizations, which allows readers to discern the subtleties of human behavior and social dynamics during a time of profound change and social upheaval. Through the seemingly simple act of hunting, Chekhov deftly critiques social privilege and the existential dilemmas faced by his characters, reflecting his deep engagement with the philosophical questions of his era. Anton Chekhov, a master of short stories and dramatic works, was deeply influenced by his medical background and a keen observation of human nature, which permeates his writing. His experiences in the midst of a rapidly modernizing Russia provided him with a rich tapestry of social interactions to draw upon, allowing him to hone in on the inherent contradictions and absurdities of life. Chekhovs ability to encapsulate the trivial alongside the profound makes his work both accessible and deeply resonant. Readers seeking a profound yet humorous insight into the human psyche will find "The Shooting Party" an essential addition to their literary collection. Chekhovs astute observations, combined with his elegant prose, create a narrative that challenges perceptions and engages the mind, making it a timeless reflection on the contradictions of society and the human experience.

This edition presents the sixteen tales of the original collection ranging from well-known and acknowledged gems such as Agafya and on the road to others which will be fresh even to many seasoned readers of Chekhov in a brand-new translation by Hugh Aplin.

Hear what I have to say about the cherry orchard, because it is mine. I say bring it down, tear it down. Smash it down and tear it down. Watch, watch. Just you watch. I will build holiday villas, as far as the eye can see. I will build a place for everyone to come and enjoy. For the future. And this will be the future. A new life. A new way of life. Here! Come now and play. Play. Play! Get the band to play.Ranyevskaya returns more or less bankrupt after ten years abroad. Luxuriating in her fading moneyed world and regardless of the increasingly hostile forces outside, she and her brother snub the lucrative scheme of Lopakhin, a peasant turned entrepreneur, to save the family estate. In so doing, they put up their lives to auction and seal the fate of the beloved orchard. Set at the very start of the twentieth century, The Cherry Orchard captures a poignant moment in Russias history as the country rolls inexorably towards 1917. The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov in a version by Andrew Upton, premiered at the National Theatre, London, in May 2011.

Do you ever wonder what would happen if we could live our lives all over again but be fully conscious of it the second time?I bet wed try to do everything differently, or at least would know to create a different world for ourselves.In a room in a house in a provincial town, three sisters wait for their lives to begin. Olga, the eldest. Masha, the middle child. Irina, the youngest.The clock strikes. A candle is lit. The clock stops. Something catches fire. The clock strikes. They wake up.Cordelia Lynns version of Chekhovs Three Sisters, from a literal translation by Helen Rappaport, was first performed at the Almeida Theatre, London, in April 2019, in a production directed by Rebecca Frecknall.

A unique collection of everything that Chekhov wrote about the theatre.Chekhov started writing about theatre in newspaper articles and in his own letters even before he began writing plays. Later, he wrote in detail about his own plays to his lifelong friend and mentor Alexei Suvorin, his wife and leading actress, Olga Knipper, and to the two directors of the Moscow Art Theatre, Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko.Collected for this volume, these writings reveal Chekhovs instinctive curiosity about the way theatre works and his concerns about how best to realise his own intentions as a playwright. Often peppery, passionate, even distraught, as he feels his plays misinterpreted or undermined, Chekhov comes over in these pages as a true man of the theatre.

Teas cold, lunch is late and the great Professor has turned out to be a fraud - for Uncle Vanya, life has gone wonky, its gone to hell. Only one thing can save him - a glamorous womans love. But shes not interested either. And whats worse, shes married to the Professor. Samuel Adamson new version of Anton Chekhovs Uncle Vanya - a dark and funny exploration of cross-purposed love, bitter jealousy and a dysfunctional family - opened at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, in February 2015.

Russia, late summer at the close of the nineteenth century. Vanya and his niece Sonya have worked for years to manage the country estate. Into this ordered and regular household come two new visitors, Sonyas father, an irritable professor, and his young wife Elena who, in the space of a few months, cause chaos, one by their selfishness, and the other by their sexual allure. Between them, they manage to have most of the inhabitants questioning their purpose in life, their happiness and, at times, their sanity. David Hares version of Anton Chekhovs Uncle Vanya opens at Theatre Royal Bath in July 2019.

Drama Classics: The Worlds Great Plays at a Great Little Price Set in a country weighed down by political, ideological and spiritual stagnation, Chekhovs compelling early play is rooted in the revolutionary atmosphere of Russia at the turn of the 20th century.Anton Chekhovs play Ivanov was first performed in 1887 at the Korsh Theatre in Moscow.This English version, in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series, is translated and introduced by Stephen Mulrine, with notes on Further Reading, a Chronology and a Pronunciation Guide.

This collection features Chekhovs best-known short plays in brand new translations: three farces, two comic duologues and a monologue, all of them referred to by Chekhov as vaudevilles and all written in the late 1880s before any of his great full-length plays. I dont much care for theatre, he wrote at the time, but I do enjoy vaudevilles.The Bear, The Proposal and The Wedding are all farces on the preposterous business of courtship and marriage. A Tragic Figure and Swansong are comic duologues: one about a civil servant sweltering in Moscow coping with the incessant demands of his family from their summer dacha, the other about a melancholy old actor perked up by memories of past glories. On the Evils of Tobacco is a bittersweet monologue in which a scientific lecture is hijacked by thoughts of domestic misery.These accurate and actable translations by Chekhov expert Stephen Mulrine reveal a dramatist revelling in the broad comedy of human behaviour, a comedy which was refined in his later masterpieces.Highly entertaining, these comic shorts offer a fascinating insight into Chekhovs development as a dramatist, and will provide actors at any level student, amateur or professional with an ideal showcase. This edition also includes an introduction, a chronology of key dates, and a pronunciation guide.

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The most widely staged dramatist after Shakespeare, Chekhov left a deep mark both on the development of Russian literature and world theatre, with plays that were remarkable not just for their dialogue but their atmosphere and the tensions expressed between the lines.Collected in this volume are Chekhovs four most celebrated plays The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard in a brand-new translation by Hugh Aplin. In these personal stories of unfulfilled love, failed ambition and existential ennui, set against a background of unsettling social and economical change, the reader can appreciate the groundbreaking qualities of Chekhovs theatrical genius.

"The Steppe", published in 1888, reveals Anton Chekhovs evolution from a novice writer to a master of short narrative form.The Steppe, which established Chekhovs reputation, is the unforgettable tale of a boys journey to a new school in Kiev, travelling through majestic landscapes across Southern Russia, in which Chekhov grew up, towards an unknown destiny. Clear autobiographical elements arise throughout the story...

Contents: / The Witch / Peasant Wives / The Post / The New Villa / Dreams / The Pipe / Agafya / At Christmas Time / Gusev / The Student / In The Ravine / The Huntsman / Happiness / A Malefactor / Pea

Anton Chekhovs The Shooting Party is a poignant masterpiece that delves into the complexities of human nature and relationships. Set in a country estate during a shooting party, the novel explores themes of class struggle, love, and mortality. Chekhovs writing style is characterized by its psychological depth, vivid imagery, and subtle humor, making the narrative both thought-provoking and engaging. The books portrayal of the Russian aristocracys decadence and disillusionment also reflects Chekhovs own criticism of society at the time. The Shooting Party stands as a classic of Russian literature, showcasing Chekhovs unparalleled storytelling skills and social commentary. Chekhovs experiences as a physician and his observations of human behavior in his medical practice likely influenced the incisive character studies present in the novel. His keen insight into human psychology and society shines through in this timeless work. I highly recommend The Shooting Party to readers interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and the societal issues of the late 19th century through a masterful literary lens.

In Anton Chekhovs The Shooting Party, the author explores the lives of the Russian elite through the lens of a hunting trip that changes the course of relationships and society. This novella showcases Chekhovs signature style of subtle yet powerful character development and social commentary, making it a timeless piece of Russian literature. Set against the backdrop of the countryside and the aristocratic lifestyle, Chekhov masterfully weaves themes of class dynamics, human nature, and the inevitability of change. The Shooting Party is a must-read for those interested in Russian realism and psychological insight. Anton Chekhov, known for his plays and short stories, drew inspiration from his background in medicine and his observations of society to craft his works. The Shooting Party reflects Chekhovs keen understanding of human behavior and his ability to portray characters with depth and complexity. His work continues to resonate with readers and scholars alike, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest Russian writers of all time. For readers who appreciate literary classics and nuanced storytelling, The Shooting Party is a compelling read that delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal norms. Chekhovs insightful prose and rich narrative make this novella a captivating exploration of the human experience.

At the start of his twenties, when he was still in medical school, Anton Chekhov was also busily setting himself up as a prolific and popular writer. Appearing in a wide range of periodicals, his shrewd, stinging, funny stories and sketches turned a mocking eye on the mating rituals and money-grubbing habits of the middle classes, the pretensions of aspiring artists and writers, bureaucratic corruption, drunken clowning, provincial ignorance, petty crueltyon Russian life, in short. Chekhov was already developing his distinctive ear for spoken language, its opacities and evasions, the cliches we shelter behind and the cliches that betray us. The lively stories in The Prank feature both the themes and the characteristic tone that make Chekhov among the most influential and beloved of modern writers.