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The Cherry Orchard
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025351148
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Cherry Orchard is a foundational work of modern drama and the final masterpiece by the acclaimed Russian writer Anton Chekhov. A poignant tragicomedy, it captures the profound upheaval of Russian society at the dawn of the twentieth century. The narrative centers on Madame Ranevskaya, an aristocratic landowner who returns to her family estate to find it on the brink of financial ruin. Despite the looming auction of her beloved home and its iconic cherry orchard, she and her family remain trapped in a state of nostalgic denial, unable to adapt to the shifting socio-economic landscape.
Through a rich cast of characters-from the pragmatic merchant Lopakhin to the idealistic student Trofimov-Chekhov masterfully explores themes of social mobility, the transience of time, and the inevitable clash between the past and the future. Known for its subtle characterizations and subtext, The Cherry Orchard eschews traditional dramatic action in favor of a profound psychological realism. This work remains a cornerstone of world literature, offering a timeless reflection on loss, transition, and the human condition in the face of inevitable change.
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