Thanks, you inspired me to read this yesterday. The lonely suffering woman teaching in the boonies reminded me of Marya in the great Checkov story In The Cart. I think the Seagull is my favorite Chekov play, though neck and neck with the Cherry Orchard.
Oh, “In the Cart” is a very good connection, David! You might be the first person who has The Seagull as a favorite. I will certainly have to reread it. Hope your week is going well! Cheers, Jack
I love Chekhov. I got recommended him by many name drops by Roberto Bolaño, as well as an interview that he's done. I haven't read Three Sisters, but Ward No. 6 and many of his short stories are a masterclass in writing. He has this way of making the most mundane things and everyday occurrences really pop out of the page. I was browsing reddit, and the name Lucia Berlin came up. Her short stories from "A Manual for Cleaning Women" is on my table right now, and the influence that Mr. Chekhov left behind on her shines brightly through the pages.
That’s an interesting connection Lucia Berlin, thanks for sharing. Ward No. 6 is such a brilliant story, one of the finest I’ve ever encountered. If you like his stories, you may also enjoy Stephen Crane. Cheers, Jack
I have an old bind up of three Chekhov plays -- The Seagull, The Cherry Orchard, and Three Sisters. I've read the first two, but not Three Sisters. I want to go back and read them all.
So useful and engaging !! Really helpful and so many great references, fab.
Thank you as always !!
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best ever dissertation on Chekhov's Technique Dramatique. verey enjoyable...many thanks. i LOVe your approach
Great breakdown - and I love your shirt. Thank you.
Thank you, is very hard for me to understand subtext and details in a story, thanks for improving the work for me
Thanks, you inspired me to read this yesterday. The lonely suffering woman teaching in the boonies reminded me of Marya in the great Checkov story In The Cart. I think the Seagull is my favorite Chekov play, though neck and neck with the Cherry Orchard.
Oh, “In the Cart” is a very good connection, David! You might be the first person who has The Seagull as a favorite. I will certainly have to reread it. Hope your week is going well!
Cheers, Jack
I love Chekhov. I got recommended him by many name drops by Roberto Bolaño, as well as an interview that he's done. I haven't read Three Sisters, but Ward No. 6 and many of his short stories are a masterclass in writing. He has this way of making the most mundane things and everyday occurrences really pop out of the page. I was browsing reddit, and the name Lucia Berlin came up. Her short stories from "A Manual for Cleaning Women" is on my table right now, and the influence that Mr. Chekhov left behind on her shines brightly through the pages.
That’s an interesting connection Lucia Berlin, thanks for sharing. Ward No. 6 is such a brilliant story, one of the finest I’ve ever encountered. If you like his stories, you may also enjoy Stephen Crane.
Cheers, Jack
I played Vershinin in college. The play was hilarious.
I have an old bind up of three Chekhov plays -- The Seagull, The Cherry Orchard, and Three Sisters. I've read the first two, but not Three Sisters. I want to go back and read them all.
Did you prefer The Cherry Orchard or The Seagull, Brian?
Cheers, Jack
@@ramblingraconteur1616really tough choice but I would have to go with The Seagull!!!!!