Interpreting Chekhov

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Chekhov’s Vision of Reality

2. The Search for Form

3. Failed Experiments: The Early Plays

4. The Seagull: From Disaster to Triumph

5. Uncle Vanya: ‘A Glimmer of Light Shining in the Distance’

6. Three Sisters: ‘Oh if we could only know!’

7. The Cherry Orchard: Complete Synthesis of Vision and Form

Conclusion

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