Five Plays
Five Plays Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) overturned the dramatic conventions of his day and laid the groundwork for contemporary approaches to directing and acting. Marina Brodskaya's new…
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Five Plays
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) overturned the dramatic conventions of his day and laid the groundwork for contemporary approaches to directing and acting. Marina Brodskaya's new translations of "Ivanov," "The Seagull," "Uncle Vanya," "Three Sisters," and "The Cherry Orchard" not only surpass in accuracy all previous translations, but also provide the first complete English text of the plays, restoring passages entirely omitted by her predecessors. Now, for the first time, the full lyricism, humor, and pathos of his greatest plays are available to an English-speaking audience.
His characters' vulnerabilities, needs, and neuroses--their humanity--emerge through their genuine, self-absorbed conversations. This much-needed volume renders Chekhov in language that will move readers and theater audiences alike, making accessible his wordplay, unstated implications, and innovations. The plays come to life as never before and will surprise readers with their vivacity, originality, and relevance.