The cherry orchard /

Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904.

The cherry orchard / Anton Chekhov ; in an English version by Trevor Griffiths ; from a translation by Helen Rappaport. - London : Faber, 1989, c1978. - 54p. ; 22cm.

Originally published: London : Pluto Press, 1978.

A new English version of Chekhov's last play, this interpretation emphasizes the stirrings of the Russian people against Russian despotism, and avoids the stilted drawing-room style of standard English translations. Trevor Griffiths' other works include "Comedians" and "Reds".


Translation of: Vishnevyĭ sad.

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