52 pages 1 hour read

Anton Chekhov

Three Sisters

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1901

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Three Sisters chronicles the lives of the Prozorov siblings—Olga, Masha, Irina, and their brother Andrei—who, after their father's death, struggle with unfulfilled dreams and the monotony of provincial Russian life, longing to return to Moscow while dealing with love, infidelity, societal changes, and personal revelations within a shifting family dynamic.

Reviews & Readership

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Chekhov’s Three Sisters is praised for its deep exploration of human aspirations and disillusionment. Reviewers commend its rich character development and introspective dialogue, though some critics note a slow pace and lack of dramatic action. The play’s nuanced portrayal of existential ennui resonates, despite its occasionally ponderous moments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Three Sisters?

Readers who relish psychologically complex, character-driven stories with themes of unfulfilled dreams and existential yearning will enjoy Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters. Comparable to lovers of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina and Ibsen's A Doll's House, this play appeals to those intrigued by the intricacies of human emotions and societal pressures.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Play: Drama

Russian Literature

Education

Themes

Relationships: Siblings

Emotions/Behavior: Hope

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Topics

Gender / Feminism

Education

History: World