The Cambridge Companion to Chekhov
Part of Cambridge Companions to Literature
- Editors:
- Vera Gottlieb, Goldsmiths, University of London
- Paul Allain, University of Kent, Canterbury
- Date Published: October 2012
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This volume of specially commissioned essays explores the world of Anton Chekhov - one of the most important dramatists in the repertoire - and the creation, performance and interpretation of his works. The Companion, first published in 2000, begins with an examination of Chekhov's life, his Russia, and the original productions of his plays at the Moscow Art Theatre. Later film versions and adaptations of Chekhov's works are analysed, with valuable insights also offered on acting Chekhov, by Ian McKellen, and directing Chekhov, by Trevor Nunn and Leonid Heifetz. The volume also provides essays on 'special topics' such as Chekhov as writer, Chekhov and women, and the Chekhov comedies and stories. Key plays, such as The Cherry Orchard and The Seagull, receive dedicated chapters while lesser-known works and genres are also brought to light. The volume concludes with appendices of primary sources, lists of works, and a select bibliography.
Read more- Essays by major directors (Trevor Nunn, Leonid Heifetz) and actor (Sir Ian McKellen)
- Very up to date, includes information on recent productions
- Accessible introduction to major, studied playwright - Chekhov in student syllabus
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- Date Published: October 2012
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- isbn: 9781139796910
- contains: 4 b/w illus.
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Table of Contents
List of illustrations
Acknowledgements
Notes on contributors
Chekhov: a chronology Paul Allain
Editorial notes: transliteration and titles, calendar dates
Part I. Chekhov in Context:
1. Dr Chekhov: a biographical essay Alexander Chudakov
2. Chekhov and his Russia Emma Polotskaya
3. Chekhov and the Moscow Art Theatre Anatoly Smeliansky
Part II. Chekhov in Production:
4. From Platonov to Piano Edward Braun
5. Chekhov's one-act plays and the full-length plays Vera Gottlieb
6. Ivanov: the invention of a negative dramaturgy Patrice Pavis
7. The Seagull: an adaptation Thomas Kilroy
8. Notes from a director: Leonid Heifetz on Uncle Vanya Leonid Heifetz
9. Notes from a director: Trevor Nunn on Three Sisters Trevor Nunn
10. The Cherry Orchard Edward Braun
11. Acting Chekhov: 'A Friend to the Actor' Ian McKellen
12. The scenography of Chekhov Arnold Aronson
13. Chekhov on screen Philip French
14. Chekhov on the Russian stage Tatiana Shakh-Azizova
15. Directors' Chekhov Laurence Senelick
Selected glossary Laurence Senelick
Part III. Chekhov the Writer:
16. Chekhov's stories and the plays Donald Rayfield
17. The stage representation of Chekhov's women Cynthia Marsh
18. Chekhov's comedy Vera Gottlieb
Appendix A. Chekhov's works: primary sources from the Russian: variations of English titles
Appendix B. Select stage productions
Appendix C. Select screen versions
Select bibliography
Index.
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