Overview
The Cherry Orchard (1903) is Russian playwright and short story writer Anton Chekhovās final play. It was first performed at the Moscow Art Theatre in 1904, directed by acclaimed actor Konstantin Stanislavskiāwho also played the role of Leonid Gayev, the bizarre and uninspired brother of Madame Ranevskaya. It has since become one of twentieth century theaterās most importantāand most frequently stagedādramatic works.
After five years of living in Paris with her loverāwhere she fled following the death of her young sonāMadame Ranevskaya is brought back to her Russian estate by her daughter Anya. In her absence, Varya, Ranevskayaās adopted daughter, has cared for the estate to the best of her ability, but the familyās debts have forced them to put the house and its renowned cherry orchard up for auction. Leonid Gayev, Madame Ranevskayaās brother, hopes to keep the estate, while Yermolai Lopakhināa wealthy neighbor despite being born a peasantāencourages the family to sell. Although they initially shelter Madame Ranevskaya, she soon discovers the truth and decidesāagainst the familyās wishesāto throw a party none of them can afford. As the play reaches its tragic conclusion, the wealthy are forced to acknowledge their circumstances have changed, and the characters who depend on them for employment must do what they can to survive. The Cherry Orchard is a powerful drama that takes an unsparing appraisal of the massive shift in political and social circumstances undergone by Russians in the early twentieth century.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Anton Chekhovās The Cherry Orchard is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern readers.
This book title, The Cherry Orchard - 9798888971673, ISBN: 9798888971673, by Anton Chekhov, Mint Editions, published by Mint Editions (December 8, 2020) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer The Cherry Orchard - 9798888971673 books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order The Cherry Orchard - 9798888971673 books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!