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by Anton Chekhov

“A comedy – three f., six m., four acts, rural scenery (a view over a lake); much talk of literature, little action, five bushels of love.”

One month before Chekhov finished writing The Seagull, this is the synopsis he offered to Suvorin, a rich publisher and journalist. It is an interesting account…

The Seagull study guide contains a biography of author Anton Chekhov, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

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Posted By jonalyn e #214953 at Nov 22, 2011 5:32 AM

What are the characteristic of SEAGULLS?

What are the characteristic of SEAGULLS?

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Posted By jonalyn e #214953 at Nov 22, 2011 5:16 AM

what are unique characteristics of seagulls?

what are unique characteristics of seagulls?

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Posted By gamini w #172541 at Mar 06, 2011 12:40 AM

Why is The Seagull called a comedy since it is largely tragic in most aspects

Some say it's a tragi-comedy but Chekhov himself says it's a comedy.No character seems to be happy and the play ends with Konstantin shooting himself.From where does the serious comedy come in?

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