Eight Plays – Anton Chekhov

S$98.00

Eight Plays – Anton Chekhov

S$98.00

Title: Eight Plays
Author: Anton Chekhov, Elisaveta Fen (trans)
Publisher: The Franklin Library, 1976. A Limited Edition for subscribers, in the 100 Greatest Books of All Time series
Condition: Full leather. Near fine. Gorgeous book!

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This book features:

  • Full navy blue leather binding
  • Genuine 22k gold gilt to all edges, front design, spine, and back
  • Silk moire endsheets
  • Satin bookmark, sewn-in
  • Hubbed spine with 4 raised bands
  • Smyth-sewn binding for durability
  • Premium acid-neutral archival paper that will not yellow

Contents:

  • The Cherry Orchard
  • Ivanov
  • The Seagull
  • Uncle Vanya
  • The Three Sisters
  • The Bear
  • The Proposal
  • A Jubilee

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) was a Russian short-story writer, playwright and physician, considered to be one of the greatest short-story writers and dramatists in the history of world literature. His career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics.