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Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich
1860
1904
Chekov, Anton Pavlovich
Чехов, Антон Павлович
Tchekhov, Anton
Tshehov, Anton
Tchekhoff, Anton
Tschechow, Anton
Tchekoff, Anton
The Sea-Gull
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seagull
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
"The Sea-Gull" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a play written during the late 19th century and is notable for its exploration of art, unrequited love, and the complexities of human relationships. The central characters include Irina Arkadina, an aging actress; her son Constantine Treplieff, an aspiring playwright; and Nina Zaryechtnaya, a young girl drawn to the world of the theater. The dynamics of these characters unfold against the backdrop of a rural estate, highlighting themes of ambition, jealousy, and the search for identity. At the start of the play, the audience is introduced to a range of characters in the park of Sorin's estate, setting the stage for the amateur performance of Treplieff's play. The opening scenes establish conversations that reveal the emotional struggles of Masha, who dresses in black mourning her unhappiness; the conflicts between Treplieff and his mother, Arkadina, regarding the nature of art and personal fulfillment; and the arrival of Nina, who becomes a focal point of affection for both Treplieff and the established author Boris Trigorin. As they prepare for the play, themes of love, artistic ambition, and the inevitable disconnect between reality and aspiration begin to emerge, foreshadowing the deeper explorations that will follow throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Russia -- Social life and customs -- Drama
Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Russian drama -- Translations into English
Authors, Russian -- 19th century -- Drama
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Russian Literature
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