CRITICISM

Frayn, Michael. Introduction to The Seagull: A Comedy in Four Acts, by Anton Chekhov, translated by Michael Frayn, pp. ix-xx. New York: Methuen, 1986.

Analyzes the characters' relationships and remarks on autobiographical elements in The Seagull.

Gilman, Richard. Chekhov's Plays: An Opening into Eternity. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1995, 261 p.

Includes a comparison of The Seagull to Chekhov's other plays and an analysis of its content.

Hingley, Ronald. Introduction to The Seagull. In The Oxford Chekhov, vol. II, pp. 334-53. London: Oxford University Press, 1967.

Examines the composition, text, and contemporary reception of The Seagull.

Hollosi, Clara. “Chekhov's Reaction to Two Interpretations of Nina.” Theatre Survey 24 (1983): 117-26.

Discusses interpretations of Nina by two actresses contemporary to Chekhov and recounts his reaction to each of their performances.

Proehl, Geoff. “Rehearsing Dramaturgy: ‘Time Is Passing.’” Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism 13, no. 1 (1998): 103-12.

Explores Chekhovian time as experienced during a rehearsal of The Seagull.

Additional coverage of Chekhov's life and career is contained in the following sources published by Thomson Gale: Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults, Vol. 14; Contemporary Authors, Vols. 104, 124; Dictionary of Literary Biography, Vol. 277; DISCovering Authors; DISCovering Authors: British Edition; DISCovering Authors: Canadian Edition; DISCovering Authors Modules: Dramatists and Most-studied Authors; Drama Criticism, Vol. 9; Drama for Students, Vols. 1, 5, 10, 12; Encyclopedia of World Literature in the 20th Century, Ed. 3; European Writers, Vol. 7; Exploring Short Stories; Literature and Its Times, Vol. 3; Literature and Its Times Supplement, Vol. 1; Literature Resource Center; Reference Guide to Short Fiction, Ed. 2; Reference Guide to World Literature, Eds. 2, 3; Short Stories for Students, Vols. 5, 13, 14; Short Story Criticism, Vols. 2, 28, 41, 51; Something about the Author, Vol. 90; Twayne's World Authors; Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism, Vols. 3, 10, 31, 55, 96; and World Literature Criticism.