She And Allan: "Passion is like the lightning, it is beautiful, and it links the earth to heaven, but alas it blinds!" H. Rider Haggard
The Cherry Orchard
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It is the turn of the 20th century and Russia is changing rapidly - the serfs have been emancipated, a new middle class is arising and the aristocracy is struggling to come to terms with their reduced role in society.
Seeking to preserve a life of leisure and luxury, Madame Ranevsky must consider selling her estate, including her family's precious cherry orchard. But when faced with these hard decisions, Ranevsky remains in denial.
Charting a period of tumultuous change, Chekhov creates a cast of tangible and unforgettable characters whose destiny is both tragic and inevitable. A touching masterpiece, The Cherry Orchard was Chekhov's final play and perhaps his best.
© 2021 Arcturus (E-bog): 9781398813397
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E-bog: 15. april 2021
