The Marriage Proposal (Clark, trans.)
by Anton Chekhov, H. Clark

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One ActPresent DayInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

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Readers find 'The Marriage Proposal' to be a hilarious and engaging play that showcases Chekhov's comedic genius. Many appreciate the clever writing, witty dialogue, and absurd situations that keep the audience entertained throughout. The play's farcical nature and character interactions are frequently praised, making it a delightful short read that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds.

Hilarious and engagingClever writing and dialogueAbsurd situationsDelightful short readSome find it exhausting

Synopsis

This little farce is very popular and one of the funniest ever written.

The story tells of the efforts of a nervous and excitable man who starts to propose to an attractive young woman, but who gets into a tremendous quarrel over a boundary line.

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PublisherSamuel French
Year1970
BindingPaperback
Pages20
ISBN-139780573628986
ISBN-10057362898X

The Marriage Proposal (Clark, trans.) is a comedy play written by Anton Chekhov and published by Samuel French (1970).

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