Includes bibliographical references (pages 266-279) and indexes.
pt. 1. Chekhov in context: -- Dr. Chekhov, a biographical essay (29 January 1860-15 July 1904) / Alexander Chudakov -- Chekhov and his Russia / Emma Polotskaya -- Chekhov at the Moscow art Theatre / Anatoly Smeliansky -- pt. 2. Checkhov in production: -- From Platonov to Piano / Edward Braun -- Chekhov's one-act plays and the full-length plays / Vera Gottlieb -- Ivanov: the invention of a negative dramaturgy / Patrice Pavis -- The Seagull: an adaptation / Thomas Kilroy -- Notes from a director: Uncle Vanya / Leonid Heifetz -- Notes from a director: Three sisters / Trevor Nunn -- The cherry orchard / Edward Braun -- Acting Chekhov: 'A friend to the actor' / Ian McKellen -- The scenography of Chekhov / Arnold Aronson -- Chekhov on screen / Philip French -- Chekhov on the Russian stage / Tatiana Shakh-Azizova -- Directors' Chekhov / Laurence Senelick -- Selected glossary -- pt. 3. Chekhov the writer: -- Chekhov's stories and the plays / Donald Rayfield -- The stage representation of Chekhov's women / Cynthia Marsh -- Chekhov's comedy / Vera Gottlieb -- Appendix 1. Chekhov's works, primary sources from the Russian, variations of English titles from the Russian -- Appendix 2. Selected stage productions -- Appendix 3. Selected screen versions -- Appendix 4. Illustrations.
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This companion of specially commissioned essays explores the world of Anton Chekhov and the creation, performance, and interpretation of his works. The companion begins with an examination of Chekhov's life, his Russia, and the original productions of his plays at the Moscow Art Theatre.
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Cambridge companion to Chekhov.
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich,1860-1904-- Criticism and interpretation.
Chekhov, A. P., (Anton Pavlovich),1860-1904-- Criticism and interpretation.
Chekhov, A. P., (Anton Pavlovich),1860-1904-- Dramatic production.
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich,1860-1904-- Critique et interprétation.
Čechov, Anton P.
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich,1860-1904
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich,1860-1904-- Criticism and interpretation.
Tchekhov, Anton Pavlovitch,(1860-1904)-- Critique et interprétation.
Tchekhov, Anton Pavlovitch,(1860-1904)-- Oeuvres-- Théâtre.