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These critically hailed translations of The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters and the other Chekhov plays are the only ones in English by a Russian-language scholar who is also a veteran Chekhovian actor.

Without compromising the spirit of the text, Paul Schmidt accurately... Read Full Overview

These critically hailed translations of The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters and the other Chekhov plays are the only ones in English by a Russian-language scholar who is also a veteran Chekhovian actor.

Without compromising the spirit of the text, Paul Schmidt accurately... Read Full Overview

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,... Read Full Overview

Instead of memorizing vocabulary words, work your way through an actual well-written novel. Even novices can follow along as each individual English paragraph is paired with the corresponding Russian paragraph. It won't be an easy project, but you'll learn a lot.

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About Plays by Anton Chekhov by Anton Chekhov This edition contains some of the most famous plays by the Russian short story writer and playwright, Anton Chekhov. His... Read Full Overview

This collection includes three full-length plays: THE WOOD DEMON, THE SEAGULL, and THREE SISTERS.

THE WOOD DEMON:

"In the play I portray a disgusting, selfish, provincial fellow who for twenty years has been reading works on art but understanding... Read Full Overview