Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre.
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. See less
Chekhov book reviews
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Anton Chekhov's Short Stories
the creme de la creme
by 17241518, Jul 23, 2009
If you like novels, stick to the best...Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, de Assis, Faulkner, Kawabata. If you like short stories, do the same...read Poe, duMaupassant, or Chekov.
These are the world's ... Read More
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On the Technique of Acting
character development
by dmanias, Mar 5, 2009
A book from one of the most important theater directors which teaches a lot about character development.
Chekhov was an important director with a very interesting personal journey. Read More
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To the Actor: On the Technique of Acting
a most excellant method alternative
by wziegler, Sep 13, 2007
I had to read this book (along with 28 others) as preparation for acting grad school. It was by far my favorite acting text. It provides a most compelling alternative to "the Method" and other ... Read More
