Anton Chekhov was a Russian writer. He was born in 1860 in Taganrog, Russia. His childhood was spent in the slums of a poor neighborhood. He and his brothers worked long hours in the shop owned by his father. In his childhood, he developed pleurisy in his lungs which became tuberculosis. One ye...

A short analysis to THE BEAR by Chekhov A brief introduction to drama Drama, a kind of literature form intended for performance at theatre, has gained popularity and appreciation among the people in the world. Because much of drama appeals to the audience and it tells an entertaining story. ...

Constantin Stanislavski (1863-1938) was born into a wealthy Russian family who took part in the acting scene. Stanislavski was shown the acting ropes at an early age when he joined a family friend's theatre group. Stanislavski was an renowned practitioner of the naturalist school of thought. He de...

Most of Chekhov's plays have been recognized as distinguished masterpieces. However, no play depicts the drama of unanswered love as well as his play, "The Seagull." In this play, many tangled cases of unrequited love exist in the lives of his characters. Masha adores Treplev and looks for any ...