Author: Anton Chekhov Year: 1887 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Play Culture: Russia
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ISBNs: 9781566634083 1566634083 |
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The first of Chekhov's full-length dramas, Ivanov treads a fine line between broad comedy and tragic melodrama. Ivanov, the young estate owner, is too intelligent and too bored to endure his provincial life. He is a "superfluous man," attracted to a beautiful young woman who threatens his moral foundations and leads him ultimately to tragedy. This new translation beautifully captures Chekhov's dialogue for modern audiences.
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