Cambridge Companion to Chekhov

This volume, first published in 2000, explores the world of Anton Chekhov and the creation, performance and interpretation of his works. The Companion also offers insights on acting Chekhov, by Ian McKellen, and directing Chekhov, by Trevor Nunn and Leonid Heifetz, and essays on Chekhov as writer, Chekhov and women, and the Chekhov comedies.