Crimp, Martin
Chekhov's 'The Seagull'
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571234660
- author:
- Crimp, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.6 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Chekhov's first great play, now in a pared-down version, reveals the full force of its comedy and cruelty. In this condensed form, the complexities of human desire are laid bare.
Each character is denied the thing they most crave, whether it's love, sex, fame, or simply a trip into town. This powerful exploration of human nature is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the works of Chekhov.
With just 96 pages, this paperback edition is a concise and accessible introduction to one of literature's greatest plays.
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