The Cherry Orchard (Hackett Classics) Translation Edition

This translation was fluent without being either out-dated or "modernized". What made this edition particularly helpful for me was the great introduction. In a relaxed, readable way, the editor gave biographical, historical, literary and textual information that really alerted me to the wonders of this play. I bought and read this to prepare for watching the play on stage and ended up liking this translation better than the more famous, recently-published one used in the production (full of modern slang!) And all the introductory notes helped me look for the wonderful complexity and depth of this play.

On an old estate in early 20th century Russia, just before the Russian Revolution, where a cherry orchard once did bloom with vibrant life, a family gathers together again, with all of their servants and friends in attendance, to witness the end of an era.

If you are going to read this play by Chekhov, definitely read this one.It is informative and understandanble and offers insight into this piece I have not read before.I am sure it is a version he would approve.

Interesting check off play.

Book is good but the shipping is too slow

Anybody interested in Drama and the stage should read this as it is an excellent play and an excellent read!

"The Cherry Orchard" should come with a warning label: 'Readers may experience intermittent bewilderment as to why they read plays at all'. This side-effect cannot be attributed to the quality of the translation.