Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov

Uncle Vanya

Anton Chekhov

52 pages first pub 1898 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective slow-paced

Description

Uncle Vanya (1898) is a four-act play by Russian short story writer and playwright Anton Chekhov. It was first performed at the Moscow Art Theatre in 1899, directed by acclaimed actor Konstantin Stanislavski―who also played the role of Astrov. Rev...

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Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 46%
sad 43%
dark 35%
tense 28%
challenging 16%
funny 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 32%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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