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Who is considered Russia’s greatest playwright and master of the modern short story?
Anton Chekhov
Four of Chekhov’s most famous plays
Uncle Vanya, The Seagull, Three Sisters, and the Cherry Orchard
What style did Chekhov write in?
Realism and naturalism, avoiding big dramatic climaxes and focusing on everyday life
What aspects of life did Chekhov explore in his works?
Mundane aspects, subtle emotions, and quiet struggles of ordinary people.
When and by whom was the Moscow Art Theater (MAT) founded?
1898 by Konstantin Stanislavski and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko
What was MAT dedicated to?
Realism and naturalism in theater
Which Chekhov play was revived successfully by MAT, launching his career?
The Seagull
What major acting method originated?
The Stanislavski System (method acting)
What did Stanislavski’s system emphasize?
Psychological realism, emotional memory, and truthful performance
How did Stanislavski influence modern acting?
His methods shaped acting techniques worldwide
Who wrote “The Government Inspector?
Nikolai Gogol
Who wrote “Tsar Fyodor”?
Aleksey Tolstoy
Who wrote “The Merry Wives of Windsor”?
William Shakespeare
WHat was Chekhov’s profession besides being a writer?
He was a medical doctor.
What did Chekhov say about medicine and literature?
“Medicine is my lawful wife and literature is my mistress.”
Why was the Moscow Art Theater significant for Chekhov’s career?
It provided the right stage for his realistic plays, shifted Russian theater toward naturalism, promoted ensemble acting, and built his global reputation.
What were Stanislavski’s key contributions to acting?
Developed the Stanislavski system, emphasized truthful acting, ensemble collaboration, and rehearsal methods based on character psychology
What was the significance of Chekhov’s work in Russian modernism?
He broke from traditional plot-driven drama, emphasized mood/atmosphere, reflected social change, and influenced modernist theater and film worldwide.