The Cherry Orchard: A comedy in four acts

Name: The Cherry Orchard: A comedy in four acts
Author: Anton Chekhov
ISBN: 9781909175235

Author: Anton Chekhov
Series: Plays by Anton Chekhov
Language: English
Length: 80 pages
ISBN: 9781909175235
Published: 8 June 2012
Imprint: Sovereign

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Description

The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov is a play about the aristocratic Lyubov Andreyevna Ranevskaya and her family's return to their estate after being forced to sell it. Upon their return, they must deal with the financial realities of the estate as well as their own personal relationships. The play is a commentary on the changing world of Russia in the early 20th century.

Author

Chekhov was a Russian writer who is considered to be one of the greatest dramatists of all time. He wrote several famous plays, including The Cherry Orchard and Three Sisters. Chekhov also wrote short stories and essays, and is well-known for his unique style of writing. 17 January] 1860 – 15 July [O.S.

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