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Uncle Vanya

A Play

by Anton Chekhov ...

One of the most important dramatic works from the acclaimed Russian playwright and "father of the modern dysfunctional family comedy" ( Hyde Park Herald).A classic four-act romantic tragedy, Uncle Vanya is essentially a reworking of an earlier Chekhov play, The Wood Demon. It tells the story of a retired university professor and his extended middle-class family. When the professor unexpectedly ... Read more

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One of the most important dramatic works from the acclaimed Russian playwright and "father of the modern dysfunctional family comedy" ( Hyde Park Herald).A classic four-act romantic tragedy, Uncle Vanya is essentially a reworking of an earlier Chekhov play, The Wood Demon. It tells the story of a retired university professor and his extended middle-class family. When the professor unexpectedly
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THE GREAT RUSSIAN PLAYS & SHORT STORIES

by Anton Chekhov, A.S. Pushkin, N.V. Gogol, I.S. Turgenev, F.M. Dostoyevsky, L.N. Tolstoy, M.Y. Saltykov, V.G. Korolenko, V.N. Garshin, F.K. Sologub, I.N. Potapenko, S.T. Semyonov, Maxim Gorky, L.N. Andreyev, M.P. Artzybashev, A.I. Kuprin, William Lyon Phelps ...

Translated by Thomas Seltzer ...

THE GREAT RUSSIAN PLAYS & SHORT STORIES encompasses an array of profound themes and literary styles, showcasing the tumultuous soul and complex social landscapes of Russia from the 19th to early 20th centuries. This anthology not only provides a breathtaking exploration of human emotions and philosophical depths found in Russian literature but also reflects the stylistic diversity that ... Read more

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THE GREAT RUSSIAN PLAYS & SHORT STORIES encompasses an array of profound themes and literary styles, showcasing the tumultuous soul and complex social landscapes of Russia from the 19th to early 20th centuries. This anthology not only provides a breathtaking exploration of human emotions and philosophical depths found in Russian literature but also reflects the stylistic diversity that
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Chekhov's Plays

by Anton Chekhov ...

This file includes five 4-act plays: Ivanoff, The Three Sisters, The Cherry Orchard, The Seagull, and Uncle Vanya) and seven short plays (On the High Road, The Proposal, The Wedding, The Bear, The Tragedian in Spite of Himself, The Anniversary and The Swan Song. According to Wikipedia: "Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (29 January 1860 15 July 1904) was a Russian short-story writer, playwright and ... Read more

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This file includes five 4-act plays: Ivanoff, The Three Sisters, The Cherry Orchard, The Seagull, and Uncle Vanya) and seven short plays (On the High Road, The Proposal, The Wedding, The Bear, The Tragedian in Spite of Himself, The Anniversary and The Swan Song. According to Wikipedia: "Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (29 January 1860 15 July 1904) was a Russian short-story writer, playwright and
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The Steppe: The Story of a Journey

Enriched edition. A Journey into the Heart of the Russian Steppe

by Anton Chekhov, Jade Holloway ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

In "The Steppe: The Story of a Journey," Anton Chekhov artfully weaves a narrative that blends the contemplative with the observational, encapsulating the essence of life along the Russian steppe. Written in 1890, this novella is steeped in Chekhov's trademark impressionistic style, where vivid descriptions and nuanced character studies unfold against the vast, often harsh landscape of rural ... Read more

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In "The Steppe: The Story of a Journey," Anton Chekhov artfully weaves a narrative that blends the contemplative with the observational, encapsulating the essence of life along the Russian steppe. Written in 1890, this novella is steeped in Chekhov's trademark impressionistic style, where vivid descriptions and nuanced character studies unfold against the vast, often harsh landscape of rural
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Ivanov

Full Text and Introduction

by Anton Chekhov ...

Translated by Stephen Mulrine ...

Series Book 0 - NHB Drama Classics
Drama Classics: The World's Great Plays at a Great Little PriceSet in a country weighed down by political, ideological and spiritual stagnation, Chekhov's compelling early play is rooted in the revolutionary atmosphere of Russia at the turn of the 20th century.Anton Chekhov's play Ivanov was first performed in 1887 at the Korsh Theatre in Moscow.This English version, in the Nick Hern Books Drama ... Read more

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Drama Classics: The World's Great Plays at a Great Little PriceSet in a country weighed down by political, ideological and spiritual stagnation, Chekhov's compelling early play is rooted in the revolutionary atmosphere of Russia at the turn of the 20th century.Anton Chekhov's play Ivanov was first performed in 1887 at the Korsh Theatre in Moscow.This English version, in the Nick Hern Books Drama
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The Bishop and Other Stories (Translated)

by Anton Chekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series Short Stories by Anton Chekhov
Bishop Pyotr was tired. His breathing was laboured and rapid, his throat was parched, his shoulders ached with weariness, his legs were trembling. And it disturbed him unpleasantly when a religious maniac uttered occasional shrieks in the gallery. And then all of a sudden, as though in a dream or delirium, it seemed to the bishop as though his own mother Marya Timofyevna, whom he had not seen for ... Read more

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Bishop Pyotr was tired. His breathing was laboured and rapid, his throat was parched, his shoulders ached with weariness, his legs were trembling. And it disturbed him unpleasantly when a religious maniac uttered occasional shrieks in the gallery. And then all of a sudden, as though in a dream or delirium, it seemed to the bishop as though his own mother Marya Timofyevna, whom he had not seen for
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The Collected Short Stories of Anton Chekhov

Enriched edition. Poignant Russian Tales of Love, Disillusionment, and Everyday Life in 19th-Century Russia

by Anton Chekhov ...

Translated by Julian Hawthorne, Thomas Seltzer, Constance Garnett, Marian Fell, Herman Bernstein, Julius West, Gilbert Cannan, Robert Edward Crozier Long, S.S. Koteliansky, C.E. Bechhofer Roberts, J. M. Murry, B. Roland Lewis ...

In "The Collected Short Stories of Anton Chekhov," readers are invited into a rich tapestry of human emotion and social commentary that exemplifies Chekhov's mastery of the short story form. With a distinctive literary style characterized by subtle irony, intricate character development, and profound psychological insight, this collection highlights the existential dilemmas of everyday life. ... Read more

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In "The Collected Short Stories of Anton Chekhov," readers are invited into a rich tapestry of human emotion and social commentary that exemplifies Chekhov's mastery of the short story form. With a distinctive literary style characterized by subtle irony, intricate character development, and profound psychological insight, this collection highlights the existential dilemmas of everyday life.
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Plays

Enriched edition.

by Anton Chekhov, Liam Oakley0 ...

Translated by Julian Hawthorne, Thomas Seltzer, Marian Fell, Herman Bernstein, Julius West, Robert Edward Crozier Long, A. E. Chamot ...

In "Plays," Anton Chekhov unveils a masterful collection of dramatic works that profoundly explore the complexities of human existence and the subtleties of relationships. Renowned for his innovative use of subtext and his ability to evoke deep emotions through seemingly simple dialogue, Chekhov's plays such as "The Cherry Orchard" and "Uncle Vanya" offer a rich tapestry of life in late 19th ... Read more

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In "Plays," Anton Chekhov unveils a masterful collection of dramatic works that profoundly explore the complexities of human existence and the subtleties of relationships. Renowned for his innovative use of subtext and his ability to evoke deep emotions through seemingly simple dialogue, Chekhov's plays such as "The Cherry Orchard" and "Uncle Vanya" offer a rich tapestry of life in late 19th
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Uncle Vanya

by Anton Chekhov ...

Translated by Constance Garnett ...

Series series Chekhov Plays
Uncle Vanya is different from Chekhov's other major plays as it is essentially an extensive reworking of his own other play published a decade earlier, The Wood Demon. By elucidating the specific changes Chekhov made during the revision process—these include reducing the cast-list from almost two dozen down to nine, changing the climactic suicide of The Wood Demon into the famous failed homicide ... Read more

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Uncle Vanya is different from Chekhov's other major plays as it is essentially an extensive reworking of his own other play published a decade earlier, The Wood Demon. By elucidating the specific changes Chekhov made during the revision process—these include reducing the cast-list from almost two dozen down to nine, changing the climactic suicide of The Wood Demon into the famous failed homicide
... Read more

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The Witch and Other Stories

by Anton Chekhov ...

This collection includes: 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, and PEASANTS. According to Wikipedia: "Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 1904) was a Russian short-story writer, playwright and physician, considered to be one of the greatest short-story writers in world ... Read more

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This collection includes: 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, and PEASANTS. According to Wikipedia: "Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 1904) was a Russian short-story writer, playwright and physician, considered to be one of the greatest short-story writers in world
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Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Novellas and stories of Russian realism and modernism, in multiple translations

by Anton Chekhov, Keaton Briarwell5 ...

Translated by Julius West, Julian Hawthorne, Marian Fell, Herman Bernstein, Robert Edward Crozier Long, Thomas Seltzer, Constance Garnett, C.E. Bechhofer Roberts, S.S. Koteliansky0, Gilbert Cannan1, J. M. Murry2, B. Roland Lewis3 ...

Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations gathers the master's compressed dramas of provincial longing, moral hesitation, failed love, illness, vanity, and fleeting illumination. Across pieces such as his clinical sketches, comic miniatures, and mature stories of spiritual unease, Chekhov refines a prose of radical restraint: plot loosens, atmosphere deepens, ... Read more

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Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations gathers the master's compressed dramas of provincial longing, moral hesitation, failed love, illness, vanity, and fleeting illumination. Across pieces such as his clinical sketches, comic miniatures, and mature stories of spiritual unease, Chekhov refines a prose of radical restraint: plot loosens, atmosphere deepens,
... Read more
Platonov by Anton Chekhov (Illustrated)

by Anton Chekhov ...

Series Book 1 - Delphi Parts Edition (Anton Chekhov)
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Platonov’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Anton Chekhov’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics ... Read more

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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Platonov’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Anton Chekhov’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics
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The Collected Short Stories of Anton Chekhov

Plays

Uncle Vanya

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