The Major Plays by Anton Chekhov
This collection brings together the most significant works of a master playwright whose stories unfold against the backdrop of Russian society at the turn of the 20th century. The plays are rich with complex characters, nuanced relationships, and social commentary, exploring themes of unrequited love, dreams versus reality, the passage of time, and the search for meaning in everyday life. The playwright's signature blend of tragedy and comedy, combined with a subtle use of symbolism and a focus on character development, has cemented these works as timeless explorations of human nature and the societal pressures that shape our lives.
The 7157th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1964
- Nationality
- Russian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Russian
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This book is on the following lists:
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)