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- Another Look at Anton Chekhov's 'The Three Sisters'An archive review of one of Chekhov's more important dramas.
Another Look at Anton Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard'An Archive Interview with a Director Focusing on the Play's History- The Betrayal of Emotion: My Favorite Short Stories of Anton ChekhovAnton Chekhov devised ways to convey the loneliness caused by grief and despair and was very adept at illustrating the selfishness of human behavior - he mastered these techniques without betraying his own emotions for the characters that he wrote about.
What Inspired Chekhov's Vanka?Chekhov is a tremendously gifted short-story writer, able to present a solid surface plot that meets every standard of realism while including many underlying dimensions. This is not a discussion of the tri-part theme of Vanka but the underlying subtext.- Analysis and Comparison of The Lady with the Pet Dog by Chekhov and OatesOates and Chekhov's versions of The Lady with the Pet Dog have both conspicuous differences and similarities though debatable.
Ward No. 6 and Chekhov at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC"Ward No. 6" is Russia's submission for the 2010 Academy Awards, and was just shown as part of a Chekhov film program at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. These are some highlights and related online features.- Review of Anton Chekhov's Short Story The Lady with the DogA review of the short story "The Lady with the Dog" by Anton Chekhov.
- GooseberriesThis article examines the major themes of happiness, humility, and mental illusions in Anton Chekov's short story "Gooseberries."
- Chekhov's The Seagull on Broadway Is A Delight: Theater ReviewThe latest production of The Seagull includes an all-star cast, new translation, and wonderful evening at the Walter Kerr Theater on Broadway, starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Peter Saarsgood. A review, including interjections from the peanut gallery.
- How Chekhov Got StartedHow Anton Chekhov launched a life of literature when he needed some quick cash.
- Literary Analysis of The Lady with the Dog by Anton ChekhovBroken into four parts The Lady with the Dog portrays the change brought about in Gurov's heart, a man whose heart had become cold, as he encounters the Lady with the dog and begins an affair that he describes in the end as "only just beginning."
- Ron Johnson: From Chicken's Heads to ChekhovRon Johnson is a writer, professor, and life-long student of the world. His impressive novella "Silver Thaw" (available from Salvo Press) showcases his story-crafting abilities.
- Rule of ThumbAnalysis of Joyce's Dubliners and Checkhov's Short Stories in relation to domestic violence.
- Tale of Two Tales: Chekov's and Oates's The Lady with a Pet DogAn essay that compares and contrasts Anton Chekov's famous short story and Oates's modern rendition.
- Anton Chekhov: Portrait of a Modern StorytellerThe life and influence of Anton Chekhov.
"Three Sisters" by Anton ChekhovAnother nice production from the folks at L.A. Theatre works, I can't wait to see what they serve up next, but in the meantime, I'll be visiting their back catalogue.- May Fools Movie ReviewA review of the movie May Fools, a light, mildly entertaining Louis Malle film about an extended French family contemplating the implications of the radical political and social environment of 1968.
- Creative Writing Series for Home Schoolers (7-12)Short story fiction writing series for home school children grades 7 to 12.
- Anton Chekhov's Play The Bear: A Tragedy Masquerading as a FarceChekhov's The Bear is not one of his better known plays, but almost always provides the theater willing to take on the challenge with a memorable hit.