Ivanoff: A Play by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Author Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904
Title Ivanoff: A Play
Note Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary "Ivanoff: A Play" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a dramatic work crafted during the late 19th century, a time when Chekhov was actively exploring the intricacies of human relationships and societal issues in Russia. The play delves into the life of Nicholas Ivanoff, a man consumed by his inner conflicts, his strained marriage, and the complexities of his social responsibilities, giving a poignant examination of love, despair, and moral dilemmas. The opening of "Ivanoff" sets the stage in Ivanoff's country garden, engaging readers with a blend of humor and a deep sense of melancholy. It introduces a range of characters, including Borkin, a tipsy relative seeking money, and Anna, Ivanoff's wife, who is frail and ill. Through their interactions, we see Ivanoff's struggles with his sense of duty to his wife, contrasting his emotional detachment with her unwavering devotion. The atmosphere oscillates between light-hearted banter and the somber undercurrents of Anna's illness, setting a tone of a man's existential crisis as he grapples with his failures and the ramifications of his choices. The dialogue reveals the characters' distinct personalities and foreshadows the deeper issues of selfishness and neglect that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russian drama -- Translations into English
Subject Russia -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1755
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 26, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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