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Russian
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“The Cherry Orchard” by Anton Chekhov is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences from around the world. An iconic play set in pre-revolutionary Russia, it tells the story of a family struggling with the impending loss of their beloved home and orchard. It is a bittersweet tale of love, loss, and longing, full of humor and poignancy. The play is often read as a dramatization of the decline of the aristocracy and other socio-economic...
2) The Seagull
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Russian
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The Seagull” - is a celebrated comedy by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904), a great Russian writer. *** The plot is based on feelings of Konstantin Treplyov and Nina Zarechnaya and their difficult life choice: fame, glory or the true love. The one of special aspects of this work is that there are no required for the drama elements: dynamic storyline and entertaining events. The admirers of A.p. Chekhov's works will get a great pleasure after reading...
3) The Steppe
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Russian
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“The Steppe” - is a penetrating novella by the great Russian playwright A.p. Chekhov (1860 - 1904). This is a story about only one trip to the steppe. Lead characters can't get across to social realm. Chekhov expertly described profound and conflicting feelings of humans, fleshing out the story with the impressive description of a steppe road.
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Russian
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«Three Sisters» - is one of the most known works by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904), an outstanding playwright and classic of world literature. *** The book revolves around destiny of three sisters Prozorovykh — Olga, Masha and Irina. Their hopes and dreams shatter, all of them are doomed. The Chekhov's work captivates with the description of profundity of the inner world of the lead characters that adds tragic element to the play.
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Español
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Antón Chéjov fue un gran exponente de la literatura rusa y universal, también reconocido como un maestro cuentista de talento inigualable. Chéjov tenía un gusto especial por los cuentos y escribió cientos de ellos en su vida, lo que, en parte, quizás explique la calidad de sus relatos y su enorme éxito como cuentista. En este ebook conocerás el famoso cuento de Chéjov: "La Dama del Perrito", además de otros cuatros de sus mejores cuentos....
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Español
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Antón Chéjov fue un gran exponente de la literatura rusa y universal, también reconocido como un maestro cuentista de talento inigualable. Chéjov tenía un gusto especial por los cuentos y escribió cientos de ellos en su vida, lo que, en parte, quizás explique la calidad de sus relatos y su enorme éxito como cuentista. En este ebook conocerás el famoso cuento de Chéjov: "La sala número 6", además de otros cuatros de sus mejores cuentos....
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English
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This new translation of Anton Chekhov's classic The Seagull restores what most English-language versions of the play omit - Humor. Considered a world-class humorist and wit, Chekov intended this play to be a Comedy. Translated by Alexandra LaCombe and adapted by award-winning director Janice L. Blixt, this is The Seagull audiences have been waiting for.
Beloved actress Arkadina seemingly has it all-beauty, fame, and a captivating relationship...
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English
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"The Beauties: Essential Stories of Anton Chekhov" is a captivating collection that brings together some of the most remarkable and beloved works by the acclaimed Russian writer Anton Chekhov. This anthology showcases Chekhov's unparalleled talent for depicting the complexities of human nature, the intricacies of relationships, and the nuances of everyday life.
Each story in this collection is a testament to Chekhov's unparalleled ability to capture...
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