Description
Loneliness is a terrifying thing.
Three Sisters. Their brother, and his fiance. The teacher, the doctor, the old woman, and the soldiers stationed nearby. A small town, in the middle of nowhere. Their world is going up in flames, one minute at a time. But can they create the change they're longing for?
A masterful study of family legacy, misdirected love and the human condition in the world premiere of a new translation by award-winning playwright and Russian speaker Rory Mullarkey.
This edition was published to coincide with the run at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe, London in January 2025.
A brand new translation of Chekhov's masterful study of family legacy, misdirected love and the human condition.
About the Author
Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), Russian physician, dramatist and author, is considered to be one of the greatest writers of short stories and modern drama. Born in Taganrog, a port town near the Black Sea, he attended medical school at Moscow University. He began writing to supplement his income, writing short humorous sketches of contemporary Russian life. A successful literary careered followed, before his premature death of TB at the age of 44. He is best-remembered for his four dramatic masterpieces: The Seagull (1896), Uncle Vanya (1899), Three Sisters (1901) and The Cherry Orchard (1904).
Book Information
ISBN 9781350563940
Author Anton Chekhov
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 96g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 12mm
