The Three Sisters
In a provincial Russian town, the Prozorov sisters - Olga, Masha, and Irina - grapple with a life far removed from their cherished memories of Moscow. Olga, the eldest, shoulders the burden of responsibility, working as a teacher to support the household. Masha, trapped in a loveless marriage, seeks solace in a secret affair. Irina, the youngest and most idealistic, yearns for a life filled with purpose and love. The arrival of an army regiment stirs a flicker of hope in their stagnant lives. They dream of returning to Moscow, a symbol of their lost youth and happiness. However, their dreams are repeatedly dashed by harsh realities - financial constraints, unfulfilled romances, and the slow erosion of their world. Anton Chekhov's The Three Sisters paints a poignant portrait of yearning, disappointment, and the struggle to find meaning in a life of quiet desperation. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is a renowned Russian playwright and short story writer. A master of realism, Chekhov's works are known for their insightful portrayal of human emotions, social complexities, and the bittersweetness of life. The Three Sisters is considered a masterpiece of dramatic literature.
77 pages, 28 editions
English edition · First published 1969 by Independently published · ISBN 9798322664628
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Editions
28 editions
English
- The Three Sisters · Independently published · 2024 · ISBN 9798322664628 · 1 reader This page
- The Three Sisters · Independently published · 2025 · ISBN 9798285851264
- The Three Sisters · Anson Street Press · 2025 · ISBN 9781023455046
- The Three Sisters · MacWilliam Publishing · 2023 · ISBN 9798388387127
- The Three Sisters · Independently published · 2023 · ISBN 9798857507629
- The Three Sisters · Independently published · 2023 · ISBN 9798857511305
- Three Sisters · Independently published · 2021 · ISBN 9798747722613
- Three Sisters · Independently published · 2021 · ISBN 9798735046196
- The Three Sisters: If You Are Afraid of Loneliness, Do Not Marry · Copyright Group · 2020 · ISBN 9781839673368
- The Three Sisters · Ktoczyta.pl · 2019 · ISBN 9788381764667
- Three Sisters - A Comedy in Four Acts · Smashwords Edition · 2017 · ISBN 9781370774777
- The Three Sisters (Classic Books on CD Collection) · Audio Book Contractors, LLC · 2013 · ISBN 9781606464052
- The Three Sisters: A Drama in Four Acts · Sovereign · 2012 · ISBN 9781909175242
- The Three Sisters: A Drama in Four Acts... · Nabu Press · 2012 · ISBN 9781279523261
- The Three Sisters - The Original Classic Edition · Emereo Pty Limited · 2011 · ISBN 9781742447698
- The Three Sisters · Kessinger Publishing, LLC · 2010 · ISBN 9781169238442
- The Three Sisters · Kessinger Publishing, LLC · 2010 · ISBN 9781162710433
- The Three Sisters · Kessinger Publishing, LLC · 2010 · ISBN 9781161479072
- The Three Sisters (Knowledgenotes Student Guides) · Proquest Llc · 2010 · ISBN 9781109999594
- The Three Sisters · Book Depository Limited · 2008 · ISBN 9781409944140
- Three Sisters: A Translation of the Play by Anton Chekhov · Gallery Books · 2008 · ISBN 9781852354602
- The Three Sisters · Kessinger Publishing · 2004 · ISBN 9781419285301
- The Three Sisters · Kessinger Publishing, LLC · 2004 · ISBN 9781419185304
- The Three Sisters (Classic Books on Cassettes Collection) [UNABRIDGED] · Audio Book Contractors, LLC · 2001 · ISBN 9781556856839
- The Three Sisters · University Publishing House, Inc. · 2000 · ISBN 9781570021015
- The Three Sisters · Players Press · 1996 · ISBN 9780887347054
- The Three Sisters · Dover · 1993 · ISBN 9780486275444
- The Three Sisters · MacMillan Publishing Company · 1969 · ISBN 9780025590007
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