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Though primarily a new translation of Chekov's last play, a tragi-comic study of a once-rich family of landowners, the translation itself and the other included materials make this work much more. Though Chekov himself detested the thought of translating his works out of their native Russian, Senelick (drama and oratory, Tufts U.) shows himself to be a master of both the Russian language and Chekov's intent as a writer, keeping well-placed tools, such as the echoing of language for a specific purpose, in their rightful forms. The text also contains a short biography of Chekov's life, along with a timeline, and a note on the translation. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Anton Chekhov is a unique force in modern drama, his works cherished for their brilliant wit and insight into the human condition. In this stunning new translation of one of Chekhov’s most popular and beloved plays, Laurence Senelick presents a fresh perspective on the master playwright and his groundbreaking dramas. He brings this timeless trial of art and love to life as memorable characters have clashing desires and lose balance in the shifting eruptions of society and a modernizing Russia. Supplementing the play is an account of Chekhov’s life; a note on the translation; an introduction to the work; and variant lines, often removed due to government censorship, which illuminate the context in which they were written. This edition is the perfect guide to enriching our understanding of this great dramatist or to staging a production.
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