Uncle Vanya

by Anton Chekhov

Book Overview

Trapped in the suffocating shadow of his esteemed brother-in-law, Uncle Vanya boils with unspoken resentment and unrequited love. In Chekhov's masterpiece, the idyllic facade of a rural estate crumbles as secrets simmer and simmer. Vanya, his youth wasted nurturing the professor's fortune, watches helplessly as his life slips by. The arrival of the professor's captivating young wife, Yelena, ignites a smoldering passion in Vanya's soul, only to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1396324429
• ISBN13: 9781396324420
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Left of Brain Books
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Uncle Vanya

Enjoyed this adaptation by David Mamet very much. It arrived very quickly which was surely appreciated. Thank you.

One of the most thought provoking and beautiful plays

"Uncle Vanya" is a beautiful play. I've read it many times in several languages and always enjoyed it very much. Don't read it unless you have attention span greater than that of a child. It's rewarding if you give it a chance. This is Chekhov's best play.

Checkov at his best

I have read many versions of Uncle Vanya, but this edition is an up-beat, funny, and, ultimately wonderful version of the excellent story by one of Russias beloved writers. I was looking for the right edition to use in my school for the school play, and this edition the kids could connect to. It dosen't have a lot of that Shakespere mumbo-jumbo that you have to read 50 times. This is accesible and very good. rock on David Mamet.

engaging

I enjoyed reading Uncle Vanya. It delves into the lives of everyday normal people and their hopes and disillusionments of life. It is about self-realization and not getting what you want. A great play.

excellent

What a great play, disecting how differently people can view the things in life that are either of great importance, or extreme triviality.