Chekhov: The Essential Plays: The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters & The Cher

Description: Chekhov: The Essential Plays by Anton Chekhov, Michael Heim Because Chekhov's plays convey the universally recognizable, sometimes comic, sometimes dramatic, frustrations of decent people trying to make sense of their lives, they remain as fresh and vigorous as when they were written a century ago. Gathered here in superb new renderings by one of the most highly regarded translators of our time—versions that have been staged throughout the United States, Canada, and Great Britain—are Chekhov's four essential masterpieces for the theater. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Because Chekhovs plays convey the universally recognizable, sometimes comic, sometimes dramatic, frustrations of decent people trying to make sense of their lives, they remain as fresh and vigorous as when they were written a century ago. Gathered here in superb new renderings by one of the most highly regarded translators of our time-versions that have been staged throughout the United States, Canada, and Great Britain-are Chekhovs four essential masterpieces for the theater. Author Biography Michael Henry Heim is professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles. His previous translations include Anton Chekhovs Life and Thought- Selected Letters and Commentary(with Simon Karlinsky); The Unbearable Lightness of Being, by Milan Kundera; and My Century, by G nter Grass. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Table of Contents Biographical NoteIntroduction by Michael Henry HeimAn Actors Guide to Russian Names and their PronunciationThe SeagullUncle VanyaThree SistersThe Cherry OrchardNotes Review "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."—Eudora Welty Review Quote "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."-Eudora Welty Excerpt from Book characters Ir Details ISBN0375761349 Language English ISBN-10 0375761349 ISBN-13 9780375761348 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Imprint Modern Library Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title CHEKHOV THE ESSENTIAL PLAYS-ML Pages 288 DOI 10.1604/9780375761348 UK Release Date 2003-08-19 AU Release Date 2003-08-19 NZ Release Date 2003-08-19 US Release Date 2003-08-19 Translated from Russian Subtitle The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters & The Cherry Orchard Author Michael Heim Publisher Random House USA Inc Series Modern Library Classics Translator Michael Heim Publication Date 2003-08-19 DEWEY 891.723 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141691861;

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