{"product_id":"eight-plays-anton-chekhov-the-franklin-library-limited-edition-1976","title":"Eight Plays - Anton Chekhov (The Franklin Library, Limited Edition, 1976)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Franklin Library limited edition (1976) is of interest to collectors of fine bindings, Anton Chekhov, and decorative leather-bound library sets from the golden age of the subscription press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: \u003c\/strong\u003eA sumptuous limited edition in full navy blue leather with elaborate gilt geometric and foliate tooling to boards and spine, raised spine bands, and gilt page edges, a beautiful object as well as a significant literary text. Translated by Elisaveta Fen, whose Penguin Classics versions of Chekhov remain the standard English translations. An excellent copy in near fine condition throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Eight Plays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Anton Chekhov\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslator: Elisaveta Fen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Full leather - navy blue with gilt tooling, raised spine bands, gilt page edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, The Cherry Orchard, and four additional plays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franklin Library limited edition in full leather binding. Elisaveta Fen translation of Chekhov's eight major plays. A handsome decorative volume and a desirable addition to any fine library or collection of Russian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview: \u003c\/strong\u003eAnton Chekhov's plays represent the pinnacle of Russian dramatic literature and among the most influential works in the history of world theatre. The four major plays: \u003cem\u003eThe Seagull\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUncle Vanya\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThree Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Cherry Orchard\u003c\/em\u003e - together with four earlier works, are here presented in Elisaveta Fen's authoritative and widely admired English translations, in a Franklin Library limited edition binding of exceptional quality and visual distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Franklin Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55519390564692,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/5972\/1556\/files\/anton-chekhov-plays-1600x1600-0500.jpg?v=1775897684","url":"https:\/\/www.alexanderdavidfinebooks.co.uk\/products\/eight-plays-anton-chekhov-the-franklin-library-limited-edition-1976","provider":"Alexander David Fine Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}