Chekhov, Anton
The Cherry Orchard
- ISBN 13:
- 9781420960822
- author:
- Chekhov, Anton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- digireads
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 50
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.3 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Cherry Orchard is a poignant play by Anton Chekhov, written in 1903 and widely regarded as one of his greatest dramatic accomplishments. Set against the backdrop of Russia's social and financial upheaval at the turn of the 20th Century, the story follows Madame Ranevsky and her daughters as they navigate the decline of the aristocracy and the rise of a new middle class. As the family estate is auctioned off, Madame Ranevsky is forced to confront the harsh realities of her situation, and the sentimental value of the cherry orchard becomes a powerful symbol of the loss of an era. The play's tone shifts seamlessly between melancholy and comedy, creating a timeless dramatic masterpiece that continues to move audiences to this day. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, following the translation of Julius West, and offers a faithful representation of Chekhov's original work.
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