Ivanov
- Length
- 2 h 31 min
- Chapters
- 4
- Language
- English
- First published
- 1887
Nicolai (anglicised Nicholas in this translation) Ivanov, a middle-aged public servant, is unhappy. His wife Anna, disinherited by her family after converting from Judaism, is dying of tuberculosis. He is deeply in debt. And his best friend’s daughter is infatuated with him. Comedy and tragedy ensue in truly Chekhovian fashion. An example of the young Chekhov’s maturing style, Ivanov is an early harbinger of themes that would recur throughout his work. (Summary by mb)
Cast Nicholas Ivanov: mb Anna: Elizabeth Klett Matthew Shabelski: Algy Pug Paul Lebediev: Cliff Thompson Zinaida: Grace Garrett Sasha: Arielle Lipshaw Lvov: Availle Martha Babakina: Julia Niedermaier Kosich: Kristingj Michael Borkin: Bruce Pirie Avdotia Nazarovna: Caprisha Page George: Charlotte Duckett First Guest: Miss Avarice Second Guest: Libby Gohn Third Guest: Aidan Brack Narrator: Ernst Pattynama
Audio edited by mb and Elizabeth Klett
Chapters
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