The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences from around the world. An iconic play set in pre-revolutionary Russia, it tells the story of a family struggling with the impending loss of their beloved home and orchard. It is a bittersweet tale of love, loss, and longing, full of humor and poignancy. The play is often read as a dramatization of the decline of the aristocracy and other socio-economic turmoil in Russia at the turn of the 20th century. With its memorable characters and powerful themes, The Cherry Orchard is a masterpiece of Russian literature and a must-read for any theatre fan. This edition is based on the 1916 translation by Julius West (1891-1918). Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian master of the short story and playwright. He is considered one of the greatest writers of the late 19th century, and his works are still widely read and studied today. Chekhov is renowned for his insight into the human condition, and his works are rich with characters and situations that capture the essence of what it is to be human. His stories explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a seemingly uncaring world. He is also noted for his use of humor, irony, and his ability to create tension and drama within a short story. Chekhov's works revolutionized the short story, and his influence can be seen in the works of writers such as Ernest Hemingway and Fyodor Dostoevsky. Anton Chekhov is renowned for his plays, which revolutionized the literary and theatrical landscape of the late 19th century. His plays, such as The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, and Three Sisters, are some of the most recognizable works of theatre from the period. His works explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a seemingly uncaring world, and his use of humor, irony, and tension created a style of writing that has been immensely influential on generations of writers. Throughout his life, Chekhov wrote hundreds of short stories, plays, and letters, and his legacy continues to have a major impact on literature and theatre today. His works have been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times, and many of his stories have become required reading in school curriculums. Anton Chekhov is considered one of the greatest writers of the late 19th century, and his works continue to be widely read and studied by generations of readers around the world.