Chekhov

Издание на английском языке. This morality tale pits a scientist, a government worker, a mistress, a deacon, and a physician against each other in a verbal battle of wits and ethics - which explodes into a violent contest: the duel. The Duel kindles an introspective challenge of the intellectual and the moral kind.

Издательство: Random House
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2004

This structurally and psychologically compact drama takes place on an estate in 19th-century Russia, exploring the complex interrelationships between a retired professor, his second wife, and the daughter and brother-in-law from his first marriage. Interwoven themes of weakness, delusion, and despair–balanced by an underlying message of courage and hope–make this one of the most expressive of Chekhov’s works.

Издательство: Dover
Дата выхода: апрель 2004

Landmark of modern drama probes the lives and dreams of Olga, Masha, and Irina.

Издательство: Dover
Дата выхода: апрель 2004

In this tragic masterpiece portraying the inner anguish of a tormented artist who burns with unrequited love, the Russian playwright uses the death of a sea gull to symbolize the ruined hopes and dreams of his characters. Universally acclaimed as a prototype of twentieth-century drama, the play pioneered a new form of impressionistic realism

Издательство: Dover
Дата выхода: апрель 2004

Humorous gems by one of the masters of modern drama, including The Anniversary, a frenetic, behind-the-scenes look at the goings-on in a bank; An Unwilling Martyr, a humorous recital of an overburdened man`s chores and obligations; as well as The Wedding, The Bear and The Proposal. Immensely affordable edition for students, general readers and amateur and pressional theater groups.

Издательство: Dover
Дата выхода: апрель 2004

Classic of world drama concerns the passing of the old semifeudal order in turn-of-the-century Russia, symbolized in the sale of the cherry orchard owned by Madame Ranevskaya. The work also showcases Chekhov`s rich sensitivities as an observer of human nature. This inexpensive, high-quality edition, reprinted from a standard edition of the play, will provide theater students and any lover of great drama with a reliable text of this masterpiece.

Издательство: Dover
Дата выхода: апрель 2004