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Uncle Vanya: Full Cast Drama Audiobook, by Anton Chekhov Play Audiobook Sample

Uncle Vanya: Full Cast Drama Audiobook

Uncle Vanya: Full Cast Drama Audiobook, by Anton Chekhov Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Bell Publisher: Independently Published Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2024 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781998618125

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

6

Longest Chapter Length:

31:20 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

13 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

19:51 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

117

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Publisher Description

"Uncle Vanya" by Anton Chekhov is a poignant play that delves into the lives of its characters as they grapple with unfulfilled dreams and the harsh realities of their existence. Set in the Russian countryside, the play revolves around the titular character, Uncle Vanya, who has dedicated his life to managing the estate of his late sister's husband, Professor Serebryakov. Vanya, along with his niece Sonya, has sacrificed personal happiness and ambition for the professor, only to face the professor's ingratitude and plans to sell the estate. The arrival of the professor and his young, beautiful second wife, Yelena, brings a sense of upheaval, exposing the underlying tensions, desires, and regrets of the characters.

As the story unfolds, each character's longing for a better life and their sense of dissatisfaction becomes evident. Vanya's unrequited love for Yelena, Sonya's hopeless crush on Dr. Astrov, and Astrov's disillusionment with his work and the world highlight the pervasive sense of despair. The play's dialogue, filled with wit and melancholy, captures the essence of human frustration and the search for meaning amidst the monotony of rural life. Through its exploration of unfulfilled potential and the passage of time, "Uncle Vanya" remains a timeless reflection on the complexities of human emotions and the inherent struggles of existence.

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About Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov (1860–1904), the author of hundreds of short stories and several plays, is regarded by many as both the greatest Russian storyteller and the father of modern drama. He described the Russian life of his time using a deceptively simple technique devoid of obtrusive literary devices, thereby becoming the prominent representative of the late nineteenth-century Russian realist school. His early stream-of-consciousness style strongly influenced the literary world, including writers such as James Joyce.

About Geoffrey Giuliano

Geoffrey Giuliano is the author of over twenty internationally bestselling biographies, including the London Sunday Times bestseller Blackbird: The Life and Times of Paul McCartney and Dark Horse: The Private Life of George Harrison. In addition, he can be heard on the Westwood One Radio Network and has written and produced over sixty original spoken-word albums and video documentaries on various aspects of popular culture.