The Sea-Gull by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Author Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Title The Sea-Gull
Note Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- Drama
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject Russian drama -- Translations into English
Subject Authors, Russian -- 19th century -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1754
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 10, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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