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

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

Anton Chekhov with Hugh Aplin (Translator)

320 pages • first pub 1904 (editions)

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The most widely staged dramatist after Shakespeare, Chekhov left a deep mark both on the development of Russian literature and world theatre, with plays that were remarkable not just for their dialogue but their atmosphere and the tensions express...

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Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
emotional 60%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
challenging 40%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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