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This volume of specially commissioned essays explores the world of Anton Chekhov - one of the most important dramatists in the repertoire - and the creation, performance and interpretation of his works. The Companion, first published in 2000, begins with an examination of Chekhov's life, his Russia, and the original productions of his plays at the Moscow Art Theatre. Later film versions and adaptations of Chekhov's works are analysed, with valuable insights also offered on acting Chekhov, by Ian McKellen, and directing Chekhov, by Trevor Nunn and Leonid Heifetz. The volume also provides essays on 'special topics' such as Chekhov as writer, Chekhov and women, and the Chekhov comedies and stories. Key plays, such as The Cherry Orchard and The Seagull, receive dedicated chapters while lesser-known works and genres are also brought to light. The volume concludes with appendices of primary sources, lists of works, and a select bibliography.

Chekhov, Anton P. --- Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, --- Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich --- Criticism and interpretation --- Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, - 1860-1904 - Criticism and interpretation. --- Languages & Literatures --- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages & Literatures --- Criticism and interpretation. --- Tchekhov, Anton Pavlovitch (1860-1904) --- Critique et interprétation --- Oeuvres --- Théâtre

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Chekhov is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential literary figures of modern times. Russia's preeminent playwright, he played a significant role in revolutionizing the modern theatre. His impact on prose fiction writing is incalculable: he helped define the modern short story. Beginning with an engaging account of Chekhov's life and cultural context in nineteenth-century Russia, this book introduces the reader to this fascinating and complex personality. Unlike much criticism of Chekhov, it includes detailed discussions of both his fiction and his plays. The Introduction traces his concise, impressionistic prose style from early comic sketches to mature works such as 'Ward No. 6' and 'In the Ravine'. Examining Chekhov's development as a dramatist, the book considers his one-act vaudevilles and early works, while providing a detailed, act-by-act analysis of the masterpieces on which his reputation rests: The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard.

Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, --- Criticism and interpretation. --- Criticism and interpretation --- Чехов, Антон Павлович, --- Chehov, Anton, --- Chekov, Anton, --- Tschechow, Anton Pawlowits, --- Tchekhov, Anton, --- Czechow, Antoni, --- Tsjechov, Anton, --- Csehov, Anton Pavlovics, --- Cecov, Anton, --- Čechov, Anton Pavlovič, --- Chekhonte, A., --- Chʻi-ho-fu, --- Tjechov, Anton Pavlovitj, --- Cehov, Anton Pavlović, --- Tchekoff, Anton, --- Čexov, Anton, --- Чехов, А. П. --- Chekhov, A. P. --- Cehov, Anton Pavlovici, --- Chʻi-ho-fu, An-tung, --- Chéjov, Antón, --- Чехов, А. --- Chekhov, A. --- Chʻi-kʻo-fu, --- Tshīkūf, --- Tshīkūf, Anṭūn, --- Tšehov, A. P., --- Ts'ekhov, --- Ts'ekhov, Anṭon P., --- Tchekov, A. P., --- Tsjekhov, Anton, --- Cekhava, Enṭana, --- Čechov, A. P., --- Cekhovha, Ayāṇṭan, --- Богемский, А., --- Bogemskiĭ, A., --- Ts'ekhov, A. P., --- Tjekhov, Anton, --- טשחוב, אנטון פװלובוץ׳, --- טשעבאוו, אנטאן, --- טשעחאוו, אנטאן, --- טשעחאוו, א. --- טשעכאָװ, אנטאָן --- טשעכאוו, אנטאן --- טשעכאוו, אנטאן פּאוולאוויטש, --- טשעכאוו, אנטאן, --- טשעכאוו, א. --- טשעכאוו, א. פ. --- טשעכאוו, א. פ., --- טשעכאוו, א., --- טשעכאװ, אנטאן, --- טשעכאװ, א. --- טשעכאװ, א.פ --- טשעכאװ, א.פ., --- צ׳חוב, אנטון --- צ׳חוב, אנטון, --- צ׳חוב, א. פ. --- צ׳יחוב, א. פ. --- צ׳יחוב, א. פ., --- צ׳כוב --- צ׳כוב, אנטוון --- צ׳כוב, אנטון --- צ׳כוב, אנטון פבלוביץ׳ --- צ׳כוב, אנטון פ. --- צ׳כוב, אנתון פאבלוביץ, --- צ׳כוב, א.פ, --- צ'כוב, אנטון, --- שטעכאװ, א. פ. --- چخڤ، انتن پڤلڤچ, --- 契珂夫, --- Tsechōph, Anton, --- Cīk̲h̲auf, Antūn --- Antūn Cīk̲h̲auf --- Cīk̲h̲auf, Antūn, --- Antūn Cīk̲h̲auf, --- Chikhūf, Āntuvān, --- Chikhūf, Āntwān, --- چخوف، آنتوان --- Authors, Russian. --- Russian authors --- Tsjechov, Anton --- Tsjechow, Anton P. --- Čechov, Anton Pavlovič --- Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich --- Tchekhov, Anton --- Tchekhov, Antone --- Tschechow, Anton --- チェーホフ, アントーン・パーヴロヴィチ --- 체호프, 안톤 --- Чехов, Антон Павлович --- 契诃夫 --- چیخوف --- Tchekhov, Anton Pavlovitch (1860-1904) --- Critique et interprétation