Name: Vishneviy Sad: Komediia v chetyrekh deystviiakh. [The Cherry Orchard: A comedy in four acts].
Brand: CHEKHOV, Anton.
SKU: 100355
Price: 6106.00 USD
Availability: InStock

First edition in book form of chekhov's final masterpiece, an enduring classic.

first edition in book form of Chekhov's final masterpiece

CHEKHOV, Anton.

Vishneviy Sad: Komediia v chetyrekh deystviiakh. [The Cherry Orchard: A comedy in four acts].

St Petersburg, A. Marks, 1904.

$6,106.00

ASK A QUESTION

The Cherry Orchard, an enduring classic of Russian literature was performed at Chekhov's beloved Moscow Arts Theatre in January 1904 under the direction of Konstantin Stanislavski. The play was branded a drama by critics but despite its tragic ending Chekhov always believed that it was a comedy and there was in fact nothing dramatic about it all.

The play is centered around the vast changes Russia was experiencing at the turn of the century and its socio-political themes divided spectators. Conservatives reproached the writer for his sympathy with the 'new generation' and liberals were unhappy with the outdated language the supposedly modern characters used. Despite the context in which the play was written, it is a fundamentally universal story of a faded world receding before modern realities and it remains a cornerstone of 20th century theatre around the world.

First separate edition; 8vo (220 x 150 cm); original printed wrappers with art nouveau design, internally fresh, slight wear to covers with small loss to top of lower cover, spine glued, a good copy; 62pp, advertisement leaf at rear.

Stock code 100355

DELIVERY & RETURNS

We accept returns within 30 days of purchase. Please note that all items must be returned in their original condition, including all tags and packaging. Shipping costs are non-refundable.