The Seagull
by Anton Chekhov adapted by Benedict Andrews

Name: The Seagull
Brand: Anton Chekhov adapted by Benedict Andrews
SKU: 9780413181602
Rating: 3.91 (33119 reviews)

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120 mins1900-1910Room for ExtrasUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAustralian & New Zealand Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth and lyrical quality of the play. Many find it a masterful exploration of unrequited love and the human condition, praising its dark comedy and translation. However, some feel it can be dull or overly wordy, and a few express frustration over translation issues.

Lyrical storytellingMasterful exploration of themesStrong charactersGreat translationSome find it dullTranslation issues noted

Synopsis

“The play has been flooded with light, like a room with the curtains drawn back.”

― John Peter, Sunday Times “The direct simplicity of this new translation … uncovers not only the nerve endings of Chekhov's restless malcontents but also their comic absurdities.

It is, as he always intended, actually funny.”

― Jack Tinker, Daily Mail

ThemesDramatic works English drama Continental european drama (dramatic works by one author)Drama (dramatic works by one author)Readers Russian drama Russian language Translations into English Translations from Russian

Press Reviews

"Christopher Hampton's sharp-witted translation is perfect…The finest and most fully involving production of Chekhov that I have ever known.“ —The New York Times. ”How thrilling, finally, to have a version of THE SEAGULL that understands why we cherish Anton Chekhov."
— Newsday (NY)

Videos

The Seagull - 1975 - Anton Čechov - John J. Desmond - Blythe Danner - Frank Langella

Available Editions

Format	Publisher	Year	Pages	ISBN-13	Price
[electronic Resource] /	—	—	—	9780585014937	—
eBook	—	2005	—	9781554496662	—
eBook	—	2009	—	9781775411772	—
Hardcover	—	1990	91	9780929587899	—
Paperback · Frayn, trans.	Samuel French	1988	377	9780413181602	Buy
Paperback · First Edition	Samuel French	2015	60	9780573014000	Buy
Paperback · Young, trans.	Samuel French	1975	—	9780573615191	Buy
Paperback · Hampton	Dramatists Play Service	2009	57	9780822223450	Buy
Paperback · UK ed.	Currency Press	2011	54	9780868198989	Buy
Paperback · First Edition	Dramatic Publishing	1992	73	9780871291233	Buy
Paperback · Brustein	Samuel French	1992	91	9780929587882	Buy
Paperback · New edition	Nick Hern Books	1997	96	9781854591937	Buy
Paperback	—	2014	64	9781495227578	—
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