The Seagull
The Seagull by Anton Chekhov is presented in this Methuen Student Edition, translated by Michael Frayn and published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on May 20, 2018. This edition spans 48 pages and is available in English. The play, first performed in St. Petersburg in 1896, initially faced a challenging reception but later gained acclaim following its revival at the Moscow Art Theatre.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to literature and love, set against a backdrop of rural scenery. The play features a diverse cast, including three female and six male characters, and is structured in four acts. Chekhov’s self-deprecating description highlights the interplay of dialogue and minimal action, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of human relationships and artistic ambition.
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A Methuen Student Edition of Chekhov’s classic play in Michael Frayn’s acclaimed translation. When it opened in St Petersburg in 1896, The Seagull survived only five performances after a disastrous first night. Two years later it was revived by Nemirovich-Danchenko at the newly-founded Moscow Art Theatre with Stanslasky as Trigorin and was an immediate success. Checkhov’s description of the play was characteristically self-mocking: “A comedy – 3F, 6M, four acts, rural scenery (a view over a lake); much talk of literature, little action, five bushels of love”.
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