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- Language
- English
- Published in
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN
- 9780393339116
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (73)
The Cherry Orchard
1996 • Cambridge University Press
English
CHERRY ORCHARD
1991 • Wiley
English
Cherry Orchard
2022 • Theatre Communications Group, Incorporated
English
Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov
2017 • Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
English
The Cherry Orchard (Classic Radio Theatre)
2011 • BBC Books
English
Other editions
The Cherry Orchard
1996 • Cambridge University Press
English
CHERRY ORCHARD
1991 • Wiley
English
Cherry Orchard
2022 • Theatre Communications Group, Incorporated
English
Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov
2017 • Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
English
The Cherry Orchard (Classic Radio Theatre)
2011 • BBC Books
English
The Cherry Orchard A Comedy in Four Acts
2009 • Grove Press
English
The Cherry Orchard (Oberon Modern Plays)
1996 • Oberon Books
English
The Cherry Orchard
2014 • Bloomsbury Academic
English
The Cherry Orchard
2012 • Concord Theatricals
English
The Cherry Orchard
2018 • Theatre Communications Group, Incorporated
English
The Cherry Orchard A Comedy in Four Acts
2006 • Smith and Kraus Play Licensing
English
The Cherry Orchard
2016 • Bloomsbury UK
English
The Cherry Orchard
2019 • Digireads.com Publishing
English
Cherry Orchard
1965 • Avon Books
English
The Cherry Orchard (English and Russian Edition)
1984 • Methuen
English
The Cherry Orchard
2005 • Cbc Radio Canada
English
The Cherry Orchard (Plays for Performance Series)
1995 • Ivan R. Dee
English
The Cherry Orchard A Comedy in Four Acts
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
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The Cherry Orchard (Classic Books on Cassettes Collection) [UNABRIDGED]
2001 • Audio Book Contractors, LLC
English
The Cherry Orchard
2007 • Audio Book Contractors, LLC
English
The Cherry Orchard
2002 • L A Theatre Works
English
The Cherry Orchard
1998 • Nick Hern
English
The Cherry Orchard
2014 • Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
English
The Cherry Orchard
2004 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English
The Cherry Orchard: Full Text and Introduction (NHB Drama Classics)
2015 • Nick Hern Books
English
The Cherry Orchard
2002 • L.A. Theatre Works
English
The Cherry Orchard
2022 • Open Road Media
English
The Cherry Orchard A Comedy in Four Acts
1999 • U P H
English
The Cherry Orchard
2014 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English
The Cherry Orchard: A Comedy in Four Acts (Student Editions)
2003 • Methuen Drama
English
The Cherry Orchard in a new English version
2009 • Faber & Faber
English
The Cherry Orchard
2010 • W. W. Norton & Company
English
The Cherry Orchard
2014 • Bloomsbury UK
English
The Cherry Orchard
2003 • Oberon Books
English
The Cherry Orchard
2012 • Max Bollinger
English
The Cherry Orchard
2018 • Bloomsbury UK
English
The Cherry Orchard A Comedy in Four Acts
2016 • Bloomsbury Publishing
English
The Cherry Orchard A Comedy in Four Acts
1963 • Theatre Arts Books
English
Cherry Orchard
1999 • University of Minnesota Press
English
The Cherry Orchard
2010 • Hackett Publishing Company, Incorporated
English
The Cherry Orchard
2006 • Bloomsbury Academic
English
The Cherry Orchard
2014 • Bloomsbury UK
English
The Cherry Orchard
2019 • Arcturus Publishing Limited
English
The Cherry Orchard
2018 • Bloomsbury Publishing
English
The Cherry Orchard A Comedy in Four Acts
2009 • Dodo Press
English
Vishnevi Saad The Cherry Orchard
1946 • International Universities Press, Incorporated
English
The Cherry Orchard
2018 • Bloomsbury Academic
English
The Cherry Orchard
2010 • Hackett Publishing Company
English
Chekhov: Cherry Orchard (Russian Texts)
1998 • Bristol Classical Press
English
The Cherry Orchard
2022 • Bloomsbury Academic
English
The Cherry Orchard
2014 • Bloomsbury Academic
English
The Cherry Orchard
2012 • Dover Publications
English
The Cherry Orchard
2017 • Bloomsbury Academic
English
The Cherry Orchard (Kessinger Legacy Reprints)
2010 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English
The Cherry Orchard
2020 • Mint Editions
English
The Cherry Orchard
2015 • Theatre Communications Group
English
Vishnevyy sad (s il. i komment.).-M.:Prospekt,2022. (Seriya «Pesa v litsakh»).
2022 • Prospekt
Russian
La Cerisaie
1993 • FLAMMARION
French
El Jardín de los Cerezos (Spanish Edition)
2004 • Spanish Classics
Spanish
La cerisaie pièce en quatre actes
1992 • Actes Sud
French
La Cerisaie
1991 • Hachette
French
Visne Bahcesi
2019 • Bilgi Yayinevi
Turkish
Der Kirschgarten Komödie in vier Akten
1973 • Diogenes
German
La Cerisaie comédie en quatre actes
2002 • Actes Sud
French
Vişne bahçesi
2004 • İmge Kitabevi
Turkish
La cerisaie comédie en quatre actes
1988 • Librairie générale française
French
Der Kirschgarten.
1991 • Insel, Frankfurt
German
La Cerisaie
1999 • Pocket
French
Cherry Orchard
2012 • Dover Publications, Incorporated
English
The Cherry Orchard A Comedy in Four Acts
2008 • ReadHowYouWant.com
English
The Cherry Orchard A Comedy in Four Acts
1999 • University of Minnesota Press
English
Cherry Orchard
2021 • Independently Published
English
Cherry Orchard in Russian Ital Vishnevyy sad na rus ital
2010 • Rudomino
Russian
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Rating Sources
Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard is widely celebrated by reviewers for its profound insights into human nature and its masterful portrayal of a society in transition. Many praise Chekhov's unique ability to craft distinct, authentic characters who feel remarkably alive, often engaging in conversations rich with subtext and revealing human awkwardness. The play is frequently lauded as a timeless tragicomedy, skillfully blending moments of humor and melancholy with sharp satire to offer a nuanced perspective on the characters and their struggles. Readers particularly appreciate Chekhov's objective, non-judgmental approach, which allows for deep engagement with the complex emotional landscape and the social commentary on the decline of the aristocracy and the rise of new classes.
However, some readers find the play challenging due to the perceived passivity and inaction of its characters, whose denial and indifference to their impending financial ruin can be frustrating. A few reviewers also noted that the large cast of characters, sometimes with similar-sounding names, could be difficult to follow, and felt that certain incidental figures might detract from the main thematic flow. Additionally, while Chekhov intended the play as a comedy, some find its subtle humor elusive, perceiving it primarily as a tragedy or struggling to grasp its deeper meanings, particularly when encountering less effective translations.
Overall, The Cherry Orchard is regarded as a foundational work of literature that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences due to its exploration of universal themes like change, loss, and the fragility of dreams. It is highly recommended for readers who appreciate classic Russian drama, nuanced character studies, and social commentary that avoids overt judgment. Those who enjoy narratives rich in subtext, open to interpretation, and capable of evoking both laughter and profound reflection will find this play a deeply rewarding experience, especially if they are prepared for a subtle, character-driven drama rather than one with explicit plot twists.
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