Chekhov's Three Sisters and Woolf's Orlando
(Author) Anton ChekhovIn her stage adaptation of Virginia Woolf's gender-bending, period-hopping novel, award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl "is her usual unfailingly elegant, unbeatably witty self, cleverly braiding her own brand-name wit with Woolf's" (New York magazine). Preserving Woolf's vital ideas and lyrical tone, Ruhl brings to the stage the life of an Elizabethan nobleman who's magically transformed into an immortal woman. In her fresh translation of Three Sisters, the Anton Chekhov classic of ennui and frustration, Ruhl employs her signature lyricism and elegant understanding of intimacy to reveal the discontent felt by fretful Olga, unhappy Masha, and idealistic Irina as they long to leave rural Russia for the ever-alluring Moscow.
Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short story writer known for his realistic portrayals of Russian life. His most notable works include "The Cherry Orchard," "Three Sisters," and "Uncle Vanya." Chekhov's writing style is characterized by its psychological depth, subtlety, and focus on everyday life and human relationships.
Chekhov's contributions to literature include pioneering the modern short story and influencing the development of the modern drama. His works have had a lasting impact on the literary genre of realism and have been praised for their insight into the human condition.
One of Chekhov's most famous works is "The Seagull," a play that explores themes of unrequited love, artistic ambition, and the search for meaning in life. Chekhov's ability to capture the complexities of human emotions and relationships has solidified his place as one of the greatest writers in Russian literature.
Other related
The Best of Russian Literature (Deluxe Hardbound Edition/Boxed Set)
Anton Chekhov. Earliest Stories
Chekhov's Complete Collected Works, vol. 1 : Stories, Novellas, Humoresques, 18801882
Chekhov on Writing
The Mentor, the Self-Critic, Literary Questions and Fictional Writers
