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_aChekhov, Anton Pavlovich, _d1860-1904 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSwan Song |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-02-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Swan Song" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a one-act play written during the late 19th century, specifically in the transitional period of Russian literature. This poignant work delves into themes of aging, loneliness, and the existential weight of a life spent in the pursuit of artistic acclaim, encapsulating the struggles of an aging actor coming to terms with his past and his mortality. Chekhov, celebrated for his insight into the human condition, weaves a narrative that portrays the melancholy yet humorous reality of a life spent on stage. The play centers around Vasili Svetlovidoff, a 68-year-old comedian who finds himself alone in an empty theater after a performance dedicated to him. As he reflects on his life, he is consumed by feelings of regret and nostalgia, recalling his youthful exuberance and past artistic successes. Joined by Nikita Ivanitch, an old prompter, Svetlovidoff's melancholic musings shift between moments of revelry and despair, revealing his isolation and the fleeting nature of fame. Through their interactions, the play contrasts the vibrancy of the actor's once-celebrated talent with the stark realities of aging and forgotten glory, ultimately leaving audiences to ponder life's transitory nature and the quest for meaningful connections amidst the ravages of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aRussia -- Social life and customs -- Drama | ||
| 653 | _aRussian drama -- Translations into English | ||
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