The Bear

by Anton Chekhov

Overview

"The Bear" by Anton Chekhov is a comedic one-act play. Widow Popova mourns her husband's death, swearing off society. Debt collector Smirnov arrives to demand money owed by her late spouse. Arguments ensue, but their fierce debates turn into unexpected attraction. The play satirizes stubbornness and pride while exploring the thin line between hostility and affection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787249554
Publisher:	Interactive Media
Publication date:	11/05/2018
Series:	Chekhov Plays
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	842,743
File size:	493 KB

About the Author

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian author of plays and short stories. Although Chekhov became a physician and once considered medicine his primary career, he gained fame and esteem through writing, ultimately producing a number of well-known plays, including The Seagull and Uncle Vanya, and a large body of innovative short stories that influenced the evolution of the form.