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Title: Swan Song
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary: "Swan Song" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a one-act play written during the late 19th century, specifically in the transitional period of Russian literature. This poignant work delves into themes of aging, loneliness, and the existential weight of a life spent in the pursuit of artistic acclaim, encapsulating the struggles of an aging actor coming to terms with his past and his mortality. Chekhov, celebrated for his insight into the human condition, weaves a narrative that portrays the melancholy yet humorous reality of a life spent on stage. The play centers around Vasili Svetlovidoff, a 68-year-old comedian who finds himself alone in an empty theater after a performance dedicated to him. As he reflects on his life, he is consumed by feelings of regret and nostalgia, recalling his youthful exuberance and past artistic successes. Joined by Nikita Ivanitch, an old prompter, Svetlovidoff's melancholic musings shift between moments of revelry and despair, revealing his isolation and the fleeting nature of fame. Through their interactions, the play contrasts the vibrancy of the actor's once-celebrated talent with the stark realities of aging and forgotten glory, ultimately leaving audiences to ponder life's transitory nature and the quest for meaningful connections amidst the ravages of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Translator: Fell, Marian
EBook No.: 1753
Published: Feb 22, 2006
Downloads: 411
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Drama
Subject: Russian drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Swan Song
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary: "Swan Song" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a one-act play written during the late 19th century, specifically in the transitional period of Russian literature. This poignant work delves into themes of aging, loneliness, and the existential weight of a life spent in the pursuit of artistic acclaim, encapsulating the struggles of an aging actor coming to terms with his past and his mortality. Chekhov, celebrated for his insight into the human condition, weaves a narrative that portrays the melancholy yet humorous reality of a life spent on stage. The play centers around Vasili Svetlovidoff, a 68-year-old comedian who finds himself alone in an empty theater after a performance dedicated to him. As he reflects on his life, he is consumed by feelings of regret and nostalgia, recalling his youthful exuberance and past artistic successes. Joined by Nikita Ivanitch, an old prompter, Svetlovidoff's melancholic musings shift between moments of revelry and despair, revealing his isolation and the fleeting nature of fame. Through their interactions, the play contrasts the vibrancy of the actor's once-celebrated talent with the stark realities of aging and forgotten glory, ultimately leaving audiences to ponder life's transitory nature and the quest for meaningful connections amidst the ravages of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Translator: Fell, Marian
EBook No.: 1753
Published: Feb 22, 2006
Downloads: 411
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- Social life and customs -- Drama
Subject: Russian drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.