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A successful blend of naturalism and symbolism give Chekhov's plays a perennial appeal - the proof of which is the still popular productions of Chekhov in many languages of the World.... More

In honour of its 35th anniversary, Ecco is proud to reissue Constance Garnett's 1929 13-volume Tales of Chekhov, heralded as one of the finest Chekhov translations ever. Anton Chekhov's short fiction is admired and cherished by readers the world over. This stunning boxed set brings together the lar... More

This structurally and psychologically compact drama takes place on an estate in 19th-century Russia, exploring the complex interrelationships between a retired professor, his second wife, and the daughter and brother-in-law from his first marriage. Interwoven themes of weakness, delusion, and despai... More

Incisive, masterfully written tales -- set in Tsarist Russian milieux -- reveal noted author's skills in character, nuance, and setting development. Includes "The Black Monk" (1894), "The House with the Mezzanine" (1896), "The Peasants" (1897), "Gooseberries" (1898), and "The Lady with the Toy Dog" ... More

The play focuses on the lives of three sisters, Olga, Masha, and Irina, young women of the Russian gentry who try to fill their days in order to construct a life that feels meaningful while surrounded by an array of military men, servants, husbands, suitors, and lovers, all of whom constitute a dist... More

Six selections from the famed Russian showcase his natural aptitude for detail, dialogue, humor, and compassion. Includes "The Darling," a poignant piece supporting the claim that life has no meaning without love; as well as "The Kiss," "Anna on the Neck," "The Man in a Case," "The Malefactor," and ... More

Comprehensive and competitively priced, this anthology features the Russian playwright's most popular works. Contents include 5 full-length plays -- "The Sea Gull, Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters, The Cherry Orchard," and "Ivanov "-- and 5 one-act comedies: "The Anniversary, An Unwilling Martyr, The ... More

1929. One Volume Edition. The Russian writer Chekhov was noted for his masterful short stories and lyrical dramas. His stories, though often based on themes profoundly tragic, are penetrated by the light and subtle satire that has won him his reputation as a great humorist. Along with many of Chekho... More