Uncle Vanya (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Anton Chekhov
- First Published: 1897
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Impressionistic realism
- Time of Work: Late nineteenth century
- Setting: Russia
- Genres: Impressionistic literature, Drama
- Subjects: Family or family life, Nineteenth century, Marriage, Rural or country life, Alienation, Russia or Russian people
- Locales: Russia, Ukraine
Characters Discussed
Alexander Serebrakov (ah-lehk- SAHN-dr seh-reh-brah-KOHF), a retired professor who takes up residence with his young wife at their small estate in the country. After many years of writing books about art, his life is deemed a failure. Success and fame have eluded him; he is a gout-ridden, whining, testy, and complaining old man incapable of generosity or kindness. Presumptuous and full of self-conceit, he is a trial to all those around him.
Helena Andreyevna (eh-LEH-nuh ahn-DRAY-ehv-nuh), the professor’s beautiful young wife. Disillusioned by her...
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