If Only We Could Know! by Vladimir Kataev
Mr. Kataev examines Chekhov's major tales, stories, and plays, pointing out patterns of development in Chekhov's approach to characters and themes, and tracing the roots of Chekhov's ideas as expressed through his plots. He quietly undermines many conventional (and persistent) approaches to Chekhov, Western as well as Russion, and establishes a radically new position of his own. Offers the reader fresh insights...enhances our understanding....The book should open a new and most welcome chapter in Chekhov criticism. -Simon Karlinsky. Unquestionably one of the two major studies of Chekhov by Russian critics during the twentieth century. -Karl D. Kramer
Fresh and provocative..a significant contribution...cogently demonstrates Chekhov's eminent contemporary relevance. * CHOICE *
Kataev gives Chekhov the same life and sense of authenticity that Chekhov granted his beloved characters. * Booklist *
Both a valuable scholarly resource and a challenging new approach to a familiar subject. -- Mel Gussow * The New York Times *
Unquestionably one of the two major studies of Chekhov by Russian critics during the twentieth century. -- Karl D. Kramer
Kataev's book should open a new and most welcome chapter in Chekhov criticism. It offers the reader fresh insights into Chekhov and enhances our understanding of him. -- Simon Karlinsky
Kataev's analysis of Chekhov's prose is absolutely seminal. -- Cathy Popkin
A fine scholar and an extraordinary personality and critic...an extraordinary study...a real treat. -- Irwin Weil, Northwestern University
Kataev is by far the most urbane scholar of Chekhov in Russia...especially readable in the seamless English version. -- Donald Rayfield
Kataev's work...has been of fundamental importance in understanding Chekhov's fiction and drama...should mark the beginning of a new level of understanding. -- Andrew R. Durkin, Indiana University
An excellent job: recommended for literature and Russian studies collections. * Library Journal *
Offers the reader fresh insights into Chekhov and enhances our understanding of him.... Kataev's book, with its sympathetic scholarship and unhackneyed perceptions, should open a new and most welcome chapter in Chekhov criticism. * The Russian Review Of Books *
Kataev presents a solid and compelling analysis of Chekhov’s works. * Slavic and East European Studies *
Kataev gives Chekhov the same life and sense of authenticity that Chekhov granted his beloved characters. * Booklist *
Both a valuable scholarly resource and a challenging new approach to a familiar subject. -- Mel Gussow * The New York Times *
Unquestionably one of the two major studies of Chekhov by Russian critics during the twentieth century. -- Karl D. Kramer
Kataev's book should open a new and most welcome chapter in Chekhov criticism. It offers the reader fresh insights into Chekhov and enhances our understanding of him. -- Simon Karlinsky
Kataev's analysis of Chekhov's prose is absolutely seminal. -- Cathy Popkin
A fine scholar and an extraordinary personality and critic...an extraordinary study...a real treat. -- Irwin Weil, Northwestern University
Kataev is by far the most urbane scholar of Chekhov in Russia...especially readable in the seamless English version. -- Donald Rayfield
Kataev's work...has been of fundamental importance in understanding Chekhov's fiction and drama...should mark the beginning of a new level of understanding. -- Andrew R. Durkin, Indiana University
An excellent job: recommended for literature and Russian studies collections. * Library Journal *
Offers the reader fresh insights into Chekhov and enhances our understanding of him.... Kataev's book, with its sympathetic scholarship and unhackneyed perceptions, should open a new and most welcome chapter in Chekhov criticism. * The Russian Review Of Books *
Kataev presents a solid and compelling analysis of Chekhov’s works. * Slavic and East European Studies *
Vladimir Kataev is professor of Russian literature at Moscow University and head of the Chekhov Commission of the Russian Academy of Sciences. His many books include Chekhov’s Prose, Chekhov’s Literary Connections, and The Complexity of Simplicity. Harvey Pitcher, who lives in England, has written The Chekhov Play: A New Interpretation and Chekhov’s Leading Lady, and has translated Chekhov’s Early Stories and Comic Stories.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781566635233 |
| ISBN 10 | 1566635233 |
| Title | If Only We Could Know! |
| Author | Vladimir Kataev |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ivan R. Dee |
| Year published | 2003-07-21 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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