Chekhov, Anton
Uncle Vanya
- ISBN 13:
- 9781420964097
- author:
- Chekhov, Anton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Digireads
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 0.3 x 14 x 14 centimeters (0.07
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
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 resentments simmer among the family members. The estate, run by Serebryakov's daughter Sonia and her uncle Vanya, is a microcosm of their lives' unfulfilled ambitions. As Serebryakov considers selling the estate to invest in more lucrative ventures, the characters are pushed to their breaking points, revealing a complex web of bitterness and regret. This edition features a translation by Marian Fell, printed on premium acid-free paper, offering a thoughtful introduction to Chekhov's masterpiece.