The seagull
By: Anton Chekhov ; translated by Laurence Senelick
Contributors: Senelick, Laurence
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780393338171
Work titles: Chaĭka
Description: Anton Chekhov is a unique force in modern drama, his works cherished for their brilliant wit and insight into the human condition. The Seagull has an unforgettable cast of characters. A lauded actress and her writer-lover return to the family home in the countryside for a vacation. Met there by her son and his friend, an aspiring actress, the group is divided by competition--artistic, generational, and sexual. With its deep understanding of these conflicts, The Seagull has long held a place among Chekhov's most popular and best-loved plays. In this stunning new translation, Laurence Senelick presents a fresh perspective on the master playwright and his groundbreaking drama. Supplementing the play is an account of Chekhov's life, a note on the translation, an introduction to the work, and variant lines, which were often removed due to government censorship and illuminate the context in which they were written. This edition is the perfect guide to enrich our understanding of one of the world's great dramatists or to stage a production of this classic work.

"Senelick has done his job as scholar and translator nearly to perfection."--Weekly standard.

"Senelick's accomplishment is astounding."--Library Journal --Book Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.