The Seagull (Frayn)

The Seagull (Frayn)

The Seagull (Frayn)

The Seagull (Frayn)

The Seagull (Frayn)

Overview

This translation of Chekhov's classic comedy permits the modern reader to appreciate more than ever before the qualities of the original. Frayn really brin's the familiar Chekhovian characters to life through the use of beautiful, idiomatic English and in this edition provides a comprehe'sive introduction and chronology to the life and works of the playwright.

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Details

  • Genre: Adaptations (Stage & Screen), Period
  • Time Period: 19th Century
  • Cast Attributes: Expandable casting

Authors

Michael Frayn

Michael Frayn was born in London in 1933. He began his career as a reporter for the Guardian and later the Observer. After leaving the Observer he continued to write as a columnist as well as publishing novels and plays for television and stage.

His plays for stage include Cop ...

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Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was a Russian playwright and author. He is considered to be one of the greatest writers of short fiction in history. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem. Chekhov practiced as a medical ...

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