The seagull and other plays (Дядя Ваня / Медведь / Предложение / Чайка / Юбилей)

This volume gathers Chekhov's plays, including the full-length dramas The Seagull and Uncle Vanya alongside short comic pieces such as The Bear, The Proposal and The Jubilee. The longer plays look at disappointed artists, restless country households and people who long for a different life. The one-act farces are brisk, funny comedies of quarrelling, courtship and pride. Together they show both sides of Chekhov's theatre: the quiet, subtle portrayal of feeling for which he is best known, and his lively talent for comedy. It is a good introduction for readers new to his drama.