Uncle Vanya

By Anton Chekhov

Book Overview

Sonia and her uncle, Vanya, have devoted their lives to managing the family farm in isolation, but when her celebrated, ailing father and his charismatic wife move in, their lives are upended. In the heat of the summer, the wrong people fall in love, desires and resentments erupt, and the family is forced to reckon with the ghosts of their unlived lives. This strikingly immediate translation pairs Chekhov's enduring masterpiece with one of America's most celebrated contemporary playwrights.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0573711631
• ISBN13: 9780573711633
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Concord Theatricals
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Uncle Vanya

Enjoyed this adaptation by David Mamet very much. It arrived very quickly which was surely appreciated. Thank you.

One of the most thought provoking and beautiful plays

"Uncle Vanya" is a beautiful play. I've read it many times in several languages and always enjoyed it very much. Don't read it unless you have attention span greater than that of a child. It's rewarding if you give it a chance. This is Chekhov's best play.

Checkov at his best

I have read many versions of Uncle Vanya, but this edition is an up-beat, funny, and, ultimately wonderful version of the excellent story by one of Russias beloved writers. I was looking for the right edition to use in my school for the school play, and this edition the kids could connect to. It dosen't have a lot of that Shakespere mumbo-jumbo that you have to read 50 times. This is accesible and very good. rock on David Mamet.

engaging

I enjoyed reading Uncle Vanya. It delves into the lives of everyday normal people and their hopes and disillusionments of life. It is about self-realization and not getting what you want. A great play.

excellent

What a great play, disecting how differently people can view the things in life that are either of great importance, or extreme triviality.