The Seagull
Published on 12. July 2010
178 pages
978-0-393-33898-0 (ISBN)
Description
"Senelick's accomplishment is astounding.”—Library Journal
Anton Chekhov is a unique force in modern drama, his works cherished for their brilliant wit and insight into the human condition. In this stunning new translation of one of Chekhov's most popular and beloved plays, Laurence Senelick presents a fresh perspective on the master playwright and his groundbreaking dramas. He brings this timeless trial of art and love to life as memorable characters have clashing desires and lose balance in the shifting eruptions of society and a modernizing Russia. Supplementing the play is an account of Chekhov's life; a note on the translation; an introduction to the work; and variant lines, often removed due to government censorship, which illuminate the context in which they were written. This edition is the perfect guide to enriching our understanding of this great dramatist or to staging a production.More details
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Anton Chekhov was born on January 29, 1860 in Taganrog, Russia. He graduated from the University of Moscow in 1884. Chekhov died of tuberculosis in Germany on July 14, 1904, shortly after his marriage to actress Olga Knipper, and was buried in Moscow.
Content
- Intro
- ALSO BY LAURENCE SENELICK
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- CONTENTS
- Anton Chekhov's Brief Life
- Chronology of Chekhov's Life
- A Note on the Translation
- Pronunciation Guide
- Introduction
- The Seagull
- Variants
