Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov
"Three Sisters" is a play that revolves around the lives of three sisters, Olga, Masha, and Irina, who live in a provincial Russian town and yearn for their former life in Moscow. The story explores their relationships, dreams, and disappointments, as well as their interactions with the military officers stationed nearby. The narrative is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the relentless passage of time, highlighting the human struggle for meaning and happiness.
The 577th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1901
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 70-200
- Words
- 23,000
- Original Language
- Russian
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 34th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- 52nd on 100 Essential Books (Bravo! Magazine)
- 75th on The Main Works of Russian literature (Polka Academy)
- The New Lifetime Reading Plan (The New Lifetime Reading Plan)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- Books that Shaped the Century (LOGOS 20th Century Books Project)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (Easton Press)