Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2005-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 2867 Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich 1860 1904 Chekov, Anton Pavlovich Чехов, Антон Павлович Tchekhov, Anton Tshehov, Anton Tchekhoff, Anton Tschechow, Anton Tchekoff, Anton West, Julius 1891 1918 Plays by Anton Chekhov, Second Series On the high road -- The proposal -- The wedding -- The bear -- A tragedian in spite of himself -- The anniversary -- The three sisters -- The cherry orchard. Produced by James Rusk, Nicole Apostola, and David Widger "Plays by Anton Chekhov, Second Series" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a collection of dramatic works created during the late 19th century, showcasing the unique style and depth of one of Russia's most celebrated playwrights. This volume includes several notable plays such as "The Bear," "The Proposal," and "The Cherry Orchard," among others. The overarching themes of his works often revolve around the complexities of human relationships, social issues, and the often absurd nature of everyday life, providing insights into the characters' struggles and desires. The opening portion of the collection features a detailed introduction by the translator, Julius West, who discusses the significance of Chekhov's contributions to theatre. It outlines Chekhov's evolution as a playwright, highlighting how his early works laid the foundation for the deep psychological character studies and subtle humor found in his later plays. In particular, the introduction mentions the dramatic study "On the High Road," where characters like Tihon, a bar proprietor, and Bortsov, a troubled landowner, navigate themes of despair and addiction within a tense atmosphere. It sets the stage for the exploration of complex character dynamics, paving the way for the exploration of social issues and human emotional depth that Chekhov is renowned for. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Russian drama -- Translations into English Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Translations into English PG Text One Act Plays Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Russian Literature 519887 2025-08-04T04:11:43.175446 text/html 548533 2021-02-26T00:19:13 text/html 262752 2025-08-04T04:11:52.531878 application/epub+zip 271296 2025-08-04T04:11:46.737459 application/epub+zip 237003 2025-08-04T04:11:45.319411 application/epub+zip 493564 2025-08-04T04:11:56.843833 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 464332 2025-08-04T04:11:51.693900 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434437 2022-09-04T08:21:00.621040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 419078 2025-08-04T04:11:42.376433 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 419064 2016-09-10T11:16:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 411536 2009-08-08T16:00:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 411527 2009-08-08T16:01:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23962 2025-08-04T04:11:56.989837 application/rdf+xml 16113 2025-08-04T04:11:45.840391 image/jpeg 3817 2025-08-04T04:11:45.579390 image/jpeg 153965 2016-09-10T11:21:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 152962 2009-08-08T16:02:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 165621 2021-02-26T00:19:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 152916 2009-08-08T16:02:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 258060 2025-08-04T04:11:43.213421 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia