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Binging on Chekhov. Cédric Gras’ excellent L'hiver aux trousses (Essais - Documents) (French Edition) concerning his travels in the Russian Far East has proven to be the impetus to read more of Chekhov’s plays, before I tackle his substantial account of his own Far Eastern travels, Sakhalin Island (Alma Classics) . I just read and reviewed Uncle Vanya. Chekhov’s life was relatively short, dying from tuberculous at the age of 44. His essential plays were written in the last decade of his life. “The Seagull” was first produced in 1896.

Artists, their aspirations, tribulations, insecurities, and given the human condition, conflicts, as they search and attempt to convey, the deeper meaning of life. That is the central theme in “The Seagull.” There is a play within a play. As was common before the digital age, in the rural areas of Europe, in the 19th century, writing and producing plays was a common past time, on the estates where the peasants produced enough “surplus value” to permit the landowners a bit of “surplus time.” I often think of the theater that was built into the rather modest chateau of George Sand, with sitting capacity for 20, at most.

Constantine Treplieff is 25 years old; he is insecure with his life’s accomplishments. He barely got through college, and must grow up in the shadow of his now deceased father, a famous actor. He has written a new play. It is to be produced outside, yet the attendees are probably only 10 or so. A stage has been built for the occasion, with a curtain that will be pulled, to reveal the rising moon on the other side of the lake. Chekhov provides enough of the dialogue to reveal that it is rather execrable, with all life having vanished from the earth, yet everything is in one grand cosmic union.

Irina Abkadina is Constantine’s mother. Speaking of insecurities, she pretends to be 32 years old when he is not around; in actuality, she may only be 42. She was also an actress. The play is produced on the estate of her brother, Peter Sorin, who is in his 60’s. The principal actress in this play within the play is Nina Zarietchnaya, who is the sometimes chaperoned daughter of a rich landowner, who decries the “Bohemian” atmosphere at the Sorin’s estate. Chekhov provides a representative of other stock character-types in rural 19th Century Russia: There is an impoverished school teacher, Simon Medviedenko; Chekhov himself was a country doctor, so he includes one – Eugene Dorn, who is in his 50’s; Shamraeff and his wife are the managers of the estate, extracting that “surplus value,” and they have a daughter, Masha. Boris Trigorin is an accomplished writer, yet another person that makes Constantine insecure.

Enough characters to attend an outdoor play, and for Chekhov to stir the pot with, in terms of their relationships. Coleridge’s poem resonates across the Russian steppe, almost a century after its publication. Don’t kill albatrosses, and don’t kill seagulls; such actions are indeed bad omens. Chekhov remains the quintessential observer and chronicler of 19th century rural Russian life. It is a good play, yet I find those artist squabbles can veer towards the tedious. Overall, 4-stars.


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The Seagull Student Editions Anton Chekhov Chris Megson Jenny Stevens Michael Frayn 9780413771001 Books Reviews

"You are my pride, my joy, my light!" Chekhov.
This rating is not for the play, but for the book. This is a print on demand book that has spelling errors on the back cover. I am going to have to find an authentic copy to make sure that the content that I am reading is correct.
I wanted to read this play before attending a performance given by our local theatre company. I enjoyed this adaptation immensely and it help me appreciate the production and its complexity.
The Seagull is my favorite Chekov's play. I like Uncle Vanya, The Cherry Garden, Three Sisters and others too, but The Seagull stands out. I just wish they staged it better here in the U.S.
Only the Russians would consider a play about unrequited love and suicide a comedy.
I am in the period of my life that I am trying to read more of the classics.
Chekhov's "Seagull" is a four act play where there is a continuum of love triangles where
nobody ends up with whom he/she desires. The rating is a four plus as it
the does an excellent presentation of all the base natures such as being self centered,unable to face the
real world, goals unfulfilled.. The reason it did not rate a five was it was hard to understand.
I am familiar with Russian writers and have had this problem before. Also Chekhov's main actions occur
off stage. I read the play twice using a study guide in between. Once I fully understood the author's
direction it was an incredible read, especially act iv
As some people have said, this is not for you if you are looking for a bit of "light reading". However, it is very well written, and this is a wonderful translation. It is certainly something that will stay with you for a few days after you are finished. Personally, I found it a bit hard to get into at first, but after a couple of pages, I was hooked through to the very end. "In all the universe nothing remains permanent and unchanged but the spirit."

It is a story of life. The characters are not heroic, they are simply people who are muddling their way through life, dealing with disappointments, seeking approval, and above all, wanting to be loved. It contains tragedy, for sure, but also contains comedy. It isn't the "in your face" obvious comedy that we have grown so accustomed to, but it is still bright and refreshing.

If you enjoy Russian literature, this is certainly one to add to your list. If you don't, or if you don't have much experience with it, and are looking to expand your reading horizons, this might be a good one to start with. The translation is wonderful and makes for an enjoyable introduction for the uninitiated.
Binging on Chekhov. Cédric Gras’ excellent L'hiver aux trousses (Essais - Documents) (French Edition) concerning his travels in the Russian Far East has proven to be the impetus to read more of Chekhov’s plays, before I tackle his substantial account of his own Far Eastern travels, Sakhalin Island (Alma Classics) . I just read and reviewed Uncle Vanya. Chekhov’s life was relatively short, dying from tuberculous at the age of 44. His essential plays were written in the last decade of his life. “The Seagull” was first produced in 1896.

Artists, their aspirations, tribulations, insecurities, and given the human condition, conflicts, as they search and attempt to convey, the deeper meaning of life. That is the central theme in “The Seagull.” There is a play within a play. As was common before the digital age, in the rural areas of Europe, in the 19th century, writing and producing plays was a common past time, on the estates where the peasants produced enough “surplus value” to permit the landowners a bit of “surplus time.” I often think of the theater that was built into the rather modest chateau of George Sand, with sitting capacity for 20, at most.

Constantine Treplieff is 25 years old; he is insecure with his life’s accomplishments. He barely got through college, and must grow up in the shadow of his now deceased father, a famous actor. He has written a new play. It is to be produced outside, yet the attendees are probably only 10 or so. A stage has been built for the occasion, with a curtain that will be pulled, to reveal the rising moon on the other side of the lake. Chekhov provides enough of the dialogue to reveal that it is rather execrable, with all life having vanished from the earth, yet everything is in one grand cosmic union.

Irina Abkadina is Constantine’s mother. Speaking of insecurities, she pretends to be 32 years old when he is not around; in actuality, she may only be 42. She was also an actress. The play is produced on the estate of her brother, Peter Sorin, who is in his 60’s. The principal actress in this play within the play is Nina Zarietchnaya, who is the sometimes chaperoned daughter of a rich landowner, who decries the “Bohemian” atmosphere at the Sorin’s estate. Chekhov provides a representative of other stock character-types in rural 19th Century Russia There is an impoverished school teacher, Simon Medviedenko; Chekhov himself was a country doctor, so he includes one – Eugene Dorn, who is in his 50’s; Shamraeff and his wife are the managers of the estate, extracting that “surplus value,” and they have a daughter, Masha. Boris Trigorin is an accomplished writer, yet another person that makes Constantine insecure.

Enough characters to attend an outdoor play, and for Chekhov to stir the pot with, in terms of their relationships. Coleridge’s poem resonates across the Russian steppe, almost a century after its publication. Don’t kill albatrosses, and don’t kill seagulls; such actions are indeed bad omens. Chekhov remains the quintessential observer and chronicler of 19th century rural Russian life. It is a good play, yet I find those artist squabbles can veer towards the tedious. Overall, 4-stars.