The seagull(Illustrated)

By Anton Chekhov and Anton Checkov

Book Overview

Illustrated Edition: Features 20 stunning illustrations, capturing key moments of the play.Includes a Detailed Summary: A comprehensive and engaging summary that enhances understanding of the play.Character List: An in-depth list of characters, providing insights into their roles and relationships.Author Biography: Learn about the life and times of Anton Chekhov, giving context to this classic work.

Immerse yourself in the timeless classic, "The Seagull" by Anton Chekhov, now presented in a captivating illustrated edition. This masterpiece, a cornerstone of Russian theatre and a gem of world literature, comes alive with 20 exquisite illustrations that vividly bring the characters and scenes to life.

"The Seagull" is a play of unrequited love, artistic ambition, and the bittersweet complexities of life. Set against the backdrop of a Russian country estate, it weaves a tale of characters grappling with love, loss, and the elusive nature of happiness. The play explores the intertwined fates of Konstantin Treplyov, a young playwright striving for literary success and the affections of Nina Zarechnaya, a beautiful aspiring actress. At the heart of their story is a struggle between the suffocating grip of old traditions and the daring allure of new artistic forms.

This edition not only brings you Chekhov's original text but also enriches your reading experience with a comprehensive summary, providing a deeper understanding of the narrative and themes. The character list offers a detailed look into the lives of the characters, adding layers to their personalities and relationships. To complete your journey into Chekhov's world, the edition includes a biography of the author, giving context to his work and life.

Perfect for both admirers of Chekhov and newcomers to his work, this illustrated edition of "The Seagull" is a treasure to behold. It promises not just a reading experience but a visual and emotional journey into the heart of a literary classic. Discover the timeless beauty and depth of Chekhov's world in this unique and beautifully crafted edition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3025796383
• ISBN13: 9783025796387
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Micheal Smith
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

I'm a seagull; no, that's wrong

GREAT PLAY-says so much about life and love.Character driven.Sad, but it's CheckovWell worth the read!

a masterful new translation

Russian plays aren't for everyone--they are dense, heavy affairs, packed full of ideas and slow moving characters. If you are looking for a fast-paced potboiler with lots of action, etc. then stay away from Chekhov. But if you enjoy reflection and having something to talk about when you finish a book then Checkhov will serve you well--and, most improtantly, if you want to read "The Seagull" this IS the translation to get--Stoppard has done a wonderful job, making this classic even more readable and enjoyable.

This is Chekhov's REAL Masterpiece

I still can never figure out why "The Cherry Orchard" is hailed as his masterpiece and put in all the Drama anthologies to represent his work. To me "Ivanov", "The Sea Gull" and "Uncle Vanya" are his great works. "The Sea Gull" however ranks on the top of my list as his best work. A tragic tale of the meaning of love and being an artist with comic tones and timeless characters. All of the emotions and situations are realistic to real life. The play is more personal and has more meaning than average Realism. The first time I saw "The Sea Gull" I fell in love with it so much I saw it the next day again. It's one of the rare four act plays that I can enjoy the whole performance and not be bored. Anyone who wants to see Chekhov's brilliance should read this play and the others I mentioned.

Universal

Everyone, whether we like to admit it or not, wants nothing more than to lay on their deathbeds and be able to say "I have led a beautiful life." This intense desire lives within us all. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it causes us to worship other human beings as something more than human, sometimes it destroys us. In Chekov's The Seagull, the brilliant playwright displays his passionate understanding of the desire that wrestles with the human soul. Subtly complex, The Seagull is a play meant to be read many times, and each time readers are bound to meet a different facet of themselves in the play's characters and their quests to satiate that voice within each of them, constantly whispering "you need more, more." It is a voice that leads one aspiring writer in the play to suicide, and cuts off another's capacity to embrace anyone but himself and his own entrapped mind. Almost every facet of desire is explored here: love, life, death, dreams of glory, success, achievement. And, as with our very best playwrights, Chekov incorporates a masterful metaphor in his Seagull, which tightly wraps the play in a bundle of genius. Like Williams's breathtaking 'Night of The Iguana," and Ibsen's eerie 'The Wild Duck," The Seagull blends tragedy and beauty in an unforgettably delicate union. This is the kind of play that will stick in readers' minds for a lifetime.

Trully Russian Story

This is one of Russian classics. All stories by Anton P. Checkov would touch your soul but this is one of the best of them, picturing young lady struggling with prejudices of the society. I love his stories for being the mirror of Russian life of the dawn of XX century.