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Anton Chekhov, Julian Mitchell

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Anton Chekhov, Julian Mitchell

Overview

Chekhov's eloquent study of languid Russian landowners has been transposed by Julian Mitchell to Victorian north Wales in this stunning adaptation, which dispenses with many of the alienating Russian principles - confusing patronymics - and theatrical clichés - birch forests and samovars - that characterize most modern British productions.

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Details

  • Genre: Period
  • Time Period: 19th Century

Authors

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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Author

Julian Mitchell