Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a collection of four plays written by Anton Chekhov, a Russian playwright and short-story writer. The plays included in this book are Uncle Vanya, Ivanoff, The Sea Gull, and The Swan Song. Uncle Vanya is a tragicomedy that explores the lives of a group of people living on a country estate. The play deals with themes of unrequited love, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in life.Ivanoff is a drama that follows the life of a man named Nikolai Ivanoff and his struggles with depression and his relationships with his wife, his mistress, and his friends.The Sea Gull is a play that focuses on the lives of a group of artists and their relationships with each other. The play deals with themes of love, jealousy, and the search for artistic fulfillment.The Swan Song is a one-act play that tells the story of an aging actor who reflects on his life and career. The play deals with themes of aging, regret, and the fleeting nature of fame.Overall, this book provides a comprehensive look at the works of Anton Chekhov and his exploration of the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
