Five Plays: Ivanov, the Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, and the Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov

Five Plays: Ivanov, the Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, and the Cherry Orchard

Anton Chekhov with Ronald Hingley (Translator)

294 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics play emotional funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Chekhov's worldwide reputation as a dramatist rests on five great plays: Ivanov, The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard. All are presented in this collection, taken from the authoritative Oxford Chekhov, in Ronald Hingley...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
funny 55%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 22%
informative 22%
inspiring 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.02

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