199 results for 'Chekhov, A'

The Greatest Short Stories of Anton ChekhovA comprehensive collection of fifty thought-provoking narratives that explore the human condition, love, loss, and human relationships. Exquisite...

Michael Chekhov's On the Technique of Acting is the definitive guide to his renowned acting method. First published in 1993, this book presents the complete text of Chekhov's original manuscript,...

Chekhov Becomes Chekhov: The Emergence of a Literary Genius By Bob Blaisdell, published by Pegasus Books in 2022. A revelatory portrait of Anton Chekhov's life during his most extraordinary artistic...

Learn the art of concise, powerful writing from one of literature's greatest masters. Anton Chekhov's unique ability to convey complex emotions with simplicity and precision is the key to his...

The Real Chekhov: An Introduction to Chekhov's Last Plays by David MagarshackThis in-depth analysis explores Chekhov's final four plays, shedding light on the facts behind his writing. A leading...

Chekhov's vaudevilles offer a unique glimpse into the comedic genius of one of literature's greatest dramatists. Written in the late 1880s, these three farces and two comic duologues showcase...

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov's thoughts on theatre offer valuable insights into the world of 19th-century Russian drama. This collection of essays and extracts from his writings provides a unique...

Chekhov's influence on modern literature is profound. This introduction to his life and work provides an engaging account of Russia's preeminent playwright in the 19th century. A detailed exploration...

The Plays of Anton Chekhov by Paul Schmidt is a comprehensive collection of Chekhov's entire theatrical canon in English. Translated with great accuracy and respect for the original social climate,...

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...

Janet Malcolm's 'Reading Chekhov' is a deeply personal and intellectually stimulating exploration of the Russian master's works. Through close readings of his stories and plays, Malcolm weaves...

Chekhov: Scenes from a Life by Rosamund Bartlett explores the writer's connection to various landscapes that shaped his life and work. From the industrial city of Taganrog to the Russian steppes,...

The Cherry Orchard by Tom Stoppard and Chekhov is a bold meditation on social change and bourgeois materialism. In this, his last full-length play, Anton Chekhov presents an impoverished landowning...

The Michael Chekhov Handbook For the Actor by Lenard Petit is a comprehensive guide to Chekhov's supportive techniques for actors. With 25 years of teaching experience, Petit brings clarity and...

Anton Chekhov was born in Taganrog, Russia, and survived a difficult childhood to become a celebrated physician and writer. His short fiction redefined the genre with its formal innovations and...

Twenty-eight stories by Anton Chekhov, chosen for their representative portrayal of the human comedy, are presented in this collection. It includes two complete plays: The Boor, an example of his...

A Study Guide for Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author biography, study...

Young Chekhov Platonov; Ivanov; the Seagull brings together three plays that reveal a different side to the master of world drama. Written in his youth, these dramas showcase a young Anton Chekhov...

Anton Chekhov's works continue to captivate audiences with their nuanced exploration of human relationships and the complexities of life. This comprehensive guide explores the world of one of the...

Chekhov's Essential Plays: A Timeless Collection Gathered here are four masterpieces for the theater that continue to resonate with audiences today. These superb new renderings, crafted by one of the...

Chekhov's Sakhalin Journey offers a fresh perspective on the life of one of 20th century drama's giants. This literary-biographical study sheds new light on Anton Chekhov's experiences as both a...

Twelve leading scholars explore the complex connections between Anton Chekhov's work and the Russian culture of the Silver Age through essays by Vasilii Rozanov, Dmitrii Merezhkovskii, and Lev...

Acute observations of everyday life in late 19th-century Russia are at the heart of Chekhov's Selected Stories. With clear and subtle prose, he crafts characters that bring to life moments both...

Anton Chekhov's Life and Thought Selected Letters and Commentary provides a unique insight into the development of one of Russia's greatest writers. This collection of correspondence, heavily...

Anton Chekhov's Selected Plays brings together five major works and three early one-act farces that showcase the author's unique style. This Norton Critical Edition features masterful translations by...

Two iconic works of literature, reimagined for the stage by playwright Sarah Ruhl. Chekhov's Three Sisters and Woolf's Orlando are brought to life in these two unique renderings.These adaptations...

Alive in the Writing explores the intersection of literature and ethnography through the life and work of Anton Chekhov. Anthropologist and novelist Kirin Narayan examines Chekhov's writings,...

Discover the early works of Anton Chekhov, a young writer still finding his voice and style. This collection brings together some of his earliest published short stories, showcasing the development...

Improvisation the Michael Chekhov Way: Active Exploration of Acting Techniques offers a unique approach to acting techniques through dozens of improvisational exercises.Based on the work of Michael...

Discover the life and works of Anton Chekhov, one of the greatest writers of short fiction in history. This biography offers an enlightening introduction to Chekhov's remarkable story, from his...

A Study Guide for Anton Chekhov's Cherry Orchard provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author biography, study...

Travelling Towards Chekhov: Diaries of an English Actress is a memoir by Caroline Blakiston, a renowned English actress who has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre...

Discover the renowned acting technique developed by Michael Chekhov in this comprehensive guide. Sinéad Rushe provides an accessible introduction to the method, covering its principles and practical...

Anton Chekhov's Greatest Short Stories in Deluxe Edition A comprehensive collection of short stories by one of Russia's most renowned writers, this hardbound deluxe edition brings together both early...

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories is a unique collection of four novellas by Anton Chekhov, presented in Constance Garnett's timeless translations. These stories explore themes of work, connection with...

Learn Russian with Chekhov's Little Trilogy Interlinear Russian to English is an ideal resource for those looking to learn the language through reading. This book features three short stories by...

Directing with the Michael Chekhov Technique is a comprehensive guide to the production process for any director. Drawing from the author's rehearsal journals and notes from each performance, this...

The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories is a poignant collection of short fiction from Anton Chekhov, translated by Constance Garnett. In these stories, love, relationships, and the human condition...

Twenty tales from one of literature's greatest masters are gathered in this comprehensive collection. Richard Ford has carefully chosen his personal favourites from over two hundred stories,...

Russia's Capitalist Realism: A Literary Response to Economic Change During Russia's first transition to capitalism, social problems became central concerns for writers. As industry transformed the...

The Looking Glass and Other Stories by Anton ChekhovA poignant and thought-provoking collection of short stories that capture the essence of the human experience.This unique edition brings together...

Discover why Russian literature remains a vital part of our cultural heritage. Angela Brintlinger explores the enduring appeal of authors like Tolstoy, Dostoevsky and Chekhov, uncovering the...

Brian Friel: Collected Plays - Volume 3 brings together three plays that explore themes of identity, family, and history. In Three Sisters (after Chekhov), the boundaries between past and present are...

First published in 1953, "To the Actor: On the Technique of Acting" is a renowned guide to acting by Russian-American actor, director, and teacher Michael Chekhov. Chekhov's approach to acting...

Your Creative Writing Masterclass features advice from over 100 renowned authors, including Austen, Chekhov, Dickens, Hemingway, Nabokov, Vonnegut, and many more. This comprehensive guide offers...

Five masterful dramatic works from one of the world's best-loved playwrights are collected in this Penguin Classics edition. Anton Chekhov's plays offer a new sort of drama that lays bare the...

This collection of five plays by Anton Chekhov is a cornerstone of world drama, offering a profound exploration of human relationships and the search for meaning.Translated into English with a new...

The Cherry Orchard is a poignant and thought-provoking play that explores the changing world through the eyes of its aristocratic characters. Set against the backdrop of an orchard, this masterpiece...

The Mystery of Olga Chekhova by Antony Beevor A stunning Russian beauty and famous film actress, Olga Chekhova was also the niece of Anton Chekhov. Her extraordinary story is one of survival in a...

Chekhov's Four Plays & Three Jokes offers lively and accurate translations of his major works. This collection includes complete contents such as plays and one-acts, accompanied by an in-depth...

Anton Chekhov's poignant short story "Gooseberries" is a masterful exploration of love, loss, and the human experience. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, this lyrical tale showcases...

The Seagull (Student Editions) by Anton Chekhov A new translation of Chekhov's classic play, this edition brings the work to life with Michael Frayn's acclaimed translation. The result is a fresh and...

A collection of 23 short stories by Anton Chekhov, widely regarded as one of the greatest short story writers of all time. This volume showcases Chekhov's extraordinary storytelling gift, featuring...

Sakhalin Island is a deeply personal and thought-provoking work by Anton Chekhov, written during his ill-fated journey to the penal colony in 1890. This collection of fully annotated translations...

Ward No. 6 and Other Stories, 1892-1895 by Anton Chekhov This collection of short stories marks a pivotal period in Anton Chekhov's career, as he begins to explore complex and ambiguous emotions in...

Anton Chekhov's early writing is showcased in this collection of stories, which reveals his evolution as a master of short narrative form.This Penguin Classics edition features translations by Ronald...

Chekhov's Four Great Plays: A Haunting Balance of Tragedy and Absurdity This collection brings together four of Chekhov's most iconic plays, translated by Michael Frayn with perfect nuance. The...

Anton Chekhov's stories are renowned for their poignant and lyrical portrayal of human existence. Themes of alienation, absurdity, and tragedy continue to resonate with readers today.This selection...

Thirty of Anton Chekhov's finest tales are collected in this monumental edition, showcasing his unique style and mastery of the short story form.From brief, evocative early pieces like "The Huntsman"...

The Russian Master and other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a collection of short stories that showcase the author's mastery of the genre.Translated with an Introduction by Ronald Hingley, this volume...

A collection of poignant and thought-provoking tales from Anton Chekhov's final years as a writer. In these stories, he explores the complexities of love and relationships outside of marriage, and...

The Master Key to Acting Freedom Getting Ready for the Theatre of Life by Graham Dixon Graham Dixon has spent nearly 50 years exploring the work of Michael Chekhov, a renowned actor, director, and...

The Lady With the Little Dog and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov In his final years, Chekhov produced some of his most renowned stories, which continue to be celebrated for their poignant insight into...

Anton Chekhov's Complete Short Novels bring together five works that blur the line between short story and novel. In this masterful new translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky,...

Anton Chekhov's Forty Stories is a masterful collection of short fiction that showcases the author's unique ability to reveal the complexities of human experience. Spanning his entire career, these...

Anton Chekhov, renowned for his remarkable productivity and prolific writing, is widely regarded as one of Russia's most influential writers. Despite never completing a single novel, he left an...

The Paris Manuscript: The Early Draft Rediscovered by Michael Chekhov In the early 1930s, Michael Chekhov embarked on a significant writing project that would lay the groundwork for his renowned...

Three Sisters by Cordelia Lynn and Anton Chekhov is a poignant drama that explores the lives of three sisters waiting for their lives to begin. In this version of Chekhov's classic, the clock...

The Willow and Other Stories New Translation by Anton ChekhovA collection of 33 short stories that showcase the author's mastery of the genre, spanning three phases of his career.Experience the full...

Vanya by Anton Chekhov and Simon Stephens is a thought-provoking exploration of human emotions. Imagine your life as a canvas - what would you paint if it were blank? What would you create if given...

Let the things that happen onstage be just as complex and yet just as simple as they are in life. Anton Chekhov's plays express life through subtle construction, everyday dialogue, and an...

A beautiful collection of 13 classic Russian short stories by Anton Chekhov. This selection showcases the author's remarkable range and mastery of human nature in all its complexity. From...

Anton Chekhov's Selected Stories presents a unique blend of comedy and poignancy in his most concise works. This collection showcases the author's remarkable ability to convey complex emotions...

The Steppe and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a masterful collection of short stories that showcase the author's growth as a writer. This selection, first published in a serious literary journal,...

The Seagull by Simon StephensA vibrant new adaptation of Chekhov's celebrated masterpiece, this play explores the transcendence and destructiveness of love. It examines the burning need to create art...

The Complete Plays of Anton Chekhov presents the definitive collection of the Russian playwright's repertoire. This comprehensive volume features a stunning new translation of his works, including...

Anton Chekhov's short stories are renowned for their unforgettable characters, crystalline expression, and deep, powerful mystery. This collection brings together five of his most celebrated tales,...

The Seagull by Anton Chekhov is a darkly comic masterpiece that explores the unfulfilled ambitions of those living in isolation. A successful actress's visit to her brother's estate throws the...

Ward Number Six and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov is a collection of seven stories that offer a bleak and savage indictment of a society paralysed by spiritual malaise. Written towards the end of...

This beautifully produced edition collects 52 of Anton Chekhov's short stories, spanning his career from 1883 to 1898. It offers a comprehensive view of the author's lesser-known fiction, showcasing...

Little Apples And Other Early Stories by Anton Chekhov is a collection of early stories from Russia's small middle class. Translated with masterful command, these pieces showcase Chekhov's unique...

Anton Chekhov's remarkable short fiction has had a profound impact on the genre. This collection showcases his unique style and mastery of evocative, impressionistic depictions of life and the human...

In "In the Twilight", Anton Chekhov presents his third collection of short stories, marking a significant milestone in his literary career. First published in 1888, this volume showcases the writer's...

Anton Chekhov's Complete Short Novels brings together five works that showcase his mastery of the short story. In this new translation by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, Chekhov's unique...

James McConkey's To a Distant Island is a deeply moving and exquisitely written account of Anton Chekhov's remarkable journey to Sakhalin, a penal colony off the coast of Siberia. In 1890, at just...

Stella Adler's lectures on Ibsen, Strindberg, and Chekhov offer profound insights into the works of three masters of modern drama. Delivered over forty years, these classic lectures bring to life the...

Chekhov's Complete Short Novels offer a profound exploration of the human experience through five masterfully crafted works. Spanning themes of identity, morality, and the complexities of life, these...

The Technique of Acting by Michael Chekhov is a comprehensive guide to the art of acting, distilled from years of experimentation and practice in professional theater and schools. By applying...

The Shooting Party, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov's only full-length novel, is a gripping tale of love, lust and deceit set in a country estate. Olga, the beautiful daughter of a drunken forester, finds...

A poignant portrayal of human relationships, "Three Years" is a heartfelt novel by Anton Chekhov. Set against the backdrop of Laptev's time away from Moscow to care for his sister, the story follows...

TheSteppe and Other Stories by Anton ChekhovA collection of short stories that showcase the masterful storytelling of one of Russia's most celebrated writers. This edition brings together some of...

The Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, The Seagull and Uncle Vanya are four plays that showcase Anton Chekhov's profound impact on world theatre. In this volume, Hugh Aplin presents a brand-new...

Anton Chekhov's short stories are renowned for their crisp style and profound insight into human nature. A master of everyday life, he transforms ordinary incidents into magical tales that reveal the...

Steppe by Anton Chekhov and Paul Richardson is a masterpiece of Russian literature that has launched the career of one of its most celebrated writers. This beautifully crafted story is a poignant...

Stupid Fucking Bird by Aaron Posner is a contemporary retelling of Chekhov's The Seagull, set against the backdrop of love, art, and growing up. In this irreverent comedy, young aspirations clash...

A collection of tales by Anton Chekhov, universally recognized as a master of the modern short story. This volume includes "The Bet," in which a lawyer and a banker engage in a debate about capital...

Uncle Vanya is a poignant drama by Anton Chekhov, first performed in Moscow in 1899. The story revolves around Serebryakov's visit to his rural estate with his new wife Yelena, where tensions and...

The Seagull by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a drama that explores the complexities of human relationships and desire. First performed in 1896, this play has been widely acclaimed for its...

The Cherry Orchard by Andrew Upton is a poignant portrayal of a pivotal moment in Russian history. Set against the backdrop of 1917, this adaptation of Anton Chekhov's iconic play explores the...

The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories is a collection of four short stories by Anton Chekhov, translated into English. At its core, this book tells the tale of an adulterous affair between two...