"e;Chekhov, speaking simply and never otherwise than as an artist and a humane man, shows us in fullness and plenitude the mystery of our lives."e;-Eudora Welty"e;What writers influenced me as a young man? Chekhov! As a dramatist?
Chekhov! As a story writer? Chekhov!"e;-Tennessee WilliamsThe Seagull is Anton Chekhov's brilliant four-act play that is considered a monumental work of drama, and one of the most sublime literary examinations of the complexities of love and friendship.
First performed over a century ago, this play remains one of the most widely staged productions throughout the world. The four protagonists in The Seagull are all artists; Trigorin is a well-established writer, Arkadina is a renowned yet aging actress, her son Treplev is a struggling writer, and Nina is a young aspiring actress who is in love with Treplev. Success in love and in their art is a shared intent, yet within the play each character experiences an existential crisis in the darkness of unrequited love.
With its play-within-a-play, its nods to Shakespeare, and intimate and profound character portrayals, this is an essential read for all serious students of drama and Russian literature. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Seagull is both modern and readable.
| ISBN: | 9781513273198 |
| Publication date: | 17th November 2020 |
| Author: | Chekhov, Anton |
| Publisher: | Mint Editions |
| Format: | Ebook |
"e;Chekhov, speaking simply and never otherwise than as an artist and a humane man, shows us in fullness and plenitude the mystery of our lives."e;-Eudora Welty"e;What writers influenced me as a young man? Chekhov!
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Seagull was written by Chekhov, Anton and published by Mint Editions
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