359 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)
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Language: English
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Five masterful dramatic works from one of the world's best-loved playwrights, Anton Chekhov's Plays is translated with notes by Peter Carson, and an introduction by Richard Gilman in Penguin Classics.At a time when the Russian theatre was dominate...
Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Suicide359 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Five masterful dramatic works from one of the world's best-loved playwrights, Anton Chekhov's Plays is translated with notes by Peter Carson, and an introduction by Richard Gilman in Penguin Classics.At a time when the Russian theatre was dominate...
Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide