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A Dreary Story
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Gooseberries
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The Bet
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The Lady with the Dog
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Ward No. 6
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Uncle Vanya
“We shall find peace. We shall hear angels. We shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.” Act 1 The play opens at the rural estate of Professor Serebryakov, […]
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Three Sisters
“We must work, work! Tomorrow I shall go alone, I shall teach in the school, and give my whole life to those who may need it. It’s autumn […]
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The Seagull
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The Cherry Orchard
“Oh, my orchard! After the dark, stormy autumn and the cold winter, you are young again and full of happiness…” Act 1 The play opens at the estate […]