The Cherry Orchard - 9780393338164

Anton Chekhov is a unique force in modern drama, his works cherished for their brilliant wit and insight into the human condition, Chekhov's last play concerns the lives of a once-rich landowning family that must find a way to pay off their debts or potentially lose their well-loved estate. The Cherry Orchard offers an unforgettable combination of clashing desires, complex family dynamics, and individuals caught in the social upheaval of turn-of-the-century Russia.

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, often removed due to government censorship, which illuminate the context in which the play was written. This edition enriches our understanding of one of the greatest dramatists and brings the reader an understanding of how this classic work can be staged.

"Senelick's accomplishment is astounding,"-Library Journal

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