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The Cherry Orchard - (Student Editions) by Anton Chekhov (Paperback)

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  • 'Frayn's translation, which strikes me as splendidly lucid and alive . . . will be acted again and again' New Statesman In Chekhov's tragi-comedy - perhaps his most popular play - the Gayev family is torn by powerful forces deeply rooted in history and the society in which they live.
  • About the Author: Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) first turned to writing as a medical student at Moscow University, from which he graduated in 1884.
  • 160 Pages
  • Drama, General
  • Series Name: Student Editions

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This Student Edition of Chekhov's last and most elusive play, a study of the effect of social change on the values of individuals, includes notes on the life and career of the playwright, an introduction giving the background to the play and a guide to its interpretation.



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'Frayn's translation, which strikes me as splendidly lucid and alive . . . will be acted again and again' New Statesman
In Chekhov's tragi-comedy - perhaps his most popular play - the Gayev family is torn by powerful forces deeply rooted in history and the society in which they live. Their estate is hopelessly in debt: urged to cut down their beautiful cherry orchard and sell the land for holiday cottages, they struggle to act decisively.
Originally published to coincide with Peter Hall's National Theatre production in 1978, this edition features the revised translation staged by Sam Mendes at the Aldwych Theatre, London, in 1989, starring Judi Dench and Ronald Pickup.
Commentary and notes by Nick Worrall



Review Quotes




"Frayn's translation, which strikes me as splendidly lucid and alive . . . will be acted again and again" --New Statesman



About the Author



Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) first turned to writing as a medical student at Moscow University, from which he graduated in 1884. Among his early plays were short monologues (The Evils of Tobacco, 1885), one-act farces such as The Bear, The Proposal and The Wedding (1888-89) and the 'Platonov' material, adapted by Michael Frayn as Wild Honey. The first three full-length plays to be stage, Ivanov (1887), The Wood Demon (1889) and The Seagull (1896) were initially failures. But the Moscow Arts Theatre's revival of The Seagull two years later was successful and was followed by his masterpieces, Uncle Vanya (1889), Three Sisters (1901), and The Cherry Orchard in 1904, the year of his death.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.59 Inches (W) x .39 Inches (D)
Weight: .29 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 160
Series Title: Student Editions
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Format: Paperback
Author: Anton Chekhov
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 2001
TCIN: 92438203
UPC: 9780413695000
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-4687
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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