Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

The seagull(Illustrated)

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Produktbeschreibung

Illustrated Edition: Features 20 stunning illustrations, capturing key moments of the play. Includes a Detailed Summary: A comprehensive and engaging summary that enhances understanding of the play. Character List: An in-depth list of characters, providing insights into their roles and relationships. Author Biography: Learn about the life and times of Anton Chekhov, giving context to this classic work. Immerse yourself in the timeless classic, "The Seagull" by Anton Chekhov, now presented in a captivating illustrated edition. This masterpiece, a cornerstone of Russian theatre and a gem of world literature, comes alive with 20 exquisite illustrations that vividly bring the characters and scenes to life. "The Seagull" is a play of unrequited love, artistic ambition, and the bittersweet complexities of life. Set against the backdrop of a Russian country estate, it weaves a tale of characters grappling with love, loss, and the elusive nature of happiness. The play explores the intertwined fates of Konstantin Treplyov, a young playwright striving for literary success and the affections of Nina Zarechnaya, a beautiful aspiring actress. At the heart of their story is a struggle between the suffocating grip of old traditions and the daring allure of new artistic forms. This edition not only brings you Chekhov's original text but also enriches your reading experience with a comprehensive summary, providing a deeper understanding of the narrative and themes. The character list offers a detailed look into the lives of the characters, adding layers to their personalities and relationships. To complete your journey into Chekhov's world, the edition includes a biography of the author, giving context to his work and life. Perfect for both admirers of Chekhov and newcomers to his work, this illustrated edition of "The Seagull" is a treasure to behold. It promises not just a reading experience but a visual and emotional journey into the heart of a literary classic. Discover the timeless beauty and depth of Chekhov's world in this unique and beautifully crafted edition.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Micheal Smith
• Seitenzahl: 114
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 155g
• ISBN-13: 9783025796387
• ISBN-10: 3025796383
• Artikelnr.: 74413055

Autorenporträt

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (Russian: ) was born in the small seaport of Taganrog, southern Russia, the son of a grocer. Chekhov's grandfather was a serf, who had bought his own freedom and that of his three sons in 1841. He also taught himself to read and write. Yevgenia Morozova, Chekhov's mother, was the daughter of a cloth merchant."When I think back on my childhood," Chekhov recalled, "it all seems quite gloomy to me." His early years were shadowed by his father's tyranny, religious fanaticism, and long nights in the store, which was open from five in the morning till midnight. He attended a school for Greek boys in Taganrog (1867-68) and Taganrog grammar school (1868-79). The family was forced to move to Moscow following his father's bankruptcy. At the age of 16, Chekhov became independent and remained for some time alone in his native town, supporting himself through private tutoring.In 1879 Chekhov entered the Moscow University Medical School. While in the school, he began to publish hundreds of comic short stories to support himself and his mother, sisters and brothers. His publisher at this period was Nicholas Leikin, owner of the St. Petersburg journal Oskolki (splinters). His subjects were silly social situations, marital problems, farcical encounters between husbands, wives, mistresses, and lovers, whims of young women, of whom Chekhov had not much knowledge the author was shy with women even after his marriage. His works appeared in St. Petersburg daily papers, Peterburskaia gazeta from 1885, and Novoe vremia from 1886.Chekhov's first novel, Nenunzhaya pobeda (1882), set in Hungary, parodied the novels of the popular Hungarian writer Mór Jókai. As a politician Jókai was also mocked for his ideological optimism. By 1886 Chekhov had gained a wide fame as a writer. His second full-length novel, The Shooting Party, was translated into English in 1926. Agatha Christie used its characters and atmosphere in her mystery novel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926).Chekhov graduated in 1884, and practiced medicine until 1892. In 1886 Chekhov met H.S. Suvorin, who invited him to become a regular contributor for the St. Petersburg daily Novoe vremya. His friendship with Suvorin ended in 1898 because of his objections to the anti-Dreyfus campaign conducted by paper. But during these years Chechov developed his concept of the dispassionate, non-judgmental author. He outlined his program in a letter to his brother Aleksandr: "1. Absence of lengthy verbiage of political-social-economic nature; 2. total objectivity; 3. truthful descriptions of persons and objects; 4. extreme brevity; 5. audacity and originality; flee the stereotype; 6. compassion."Chekhov's first book of stories (1886) was a success, and gradually he became a full-time writer. The author's refusal to join the ranks of social critics arose the wrath of liberal and radical intelligentsia and he was criticized for dealing with serious social and moral questions, but avoiding giving answers. However, he was defended by such leading writers as Leo Tolstoy and Nikolai Leskov. "I'm not a liberal, or a conservative, or a gradualist, or a monk, or an indifferentist. I should like to be a free artist and that's all..." Chekhov said in 1888.