Anton Chekhov offers a critical introduction to the plays and
productions of this canonical playwright, examining the genius of
Chekhov's writing, theatrical representation and dramatic
philosophy. Emphasising Chekhov's continued relevance and his
mastery of the tragicomic, Rose Whyman provides an insightful
assessment of his life and work. All of Chekhov's major dramas are
analysed, in addition to his vaudevilles, one-act plays and
stories. The works are studied in relation to traditional criticism
and more recent theoretical and cultural standpoints, including
cultural materialism, philosophy and gender studies. Analysis of
key historical and recent productions, display the development of
the drama, as well as the playwright's continued appeal. Anton
Chekhov provides readers with an accessible comparative study of
the relationship between Chekhov's life, work and ideological
thought.
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