The Cambridge Introduction to Chekhov (Paperback)

James N. Loehlin

ISBN 10: 0521706882 / ISBN 13: 9780521706889

Editore: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2010

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Paperback. 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. One of the greatest modern writers, Chekhov was an influential figure in both fiction and drama. Beginning with an engaging account of Chekhov's life and cultural context in nineteenth-century Russia, this Introduction includes detailed analyses of his short stories and plays and demonstrates what makes Chekhov so important and unique. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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• Titolo: The Cambridge Introduction to Chekhov (Paperback)
• Editore: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521706882
• ISBN 13: 9780521706889
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: new

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Riassunto

An engaging introductory guide to Chekhov, one of the most important and influential modern writers of fiction and drama.

Informazioni sull?autore

James N. Loehlin is Shakespeare at Winedale Regents Professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of Chekhov: The Cherry Orchard in the Cambridge Plays in Production series, and the editor of Romeo and Juliet in the Cambridge Shakespeare in Production series. He has also written books on Shakespeare's Henry V, and Henry IV, Parts I and II. He has directed, acted in, or supervised productions of all Chekhov's major plays, as well as twenty-five of Shakespeare's plays.