A biography of a leading actress of the Moscow Art Theatre who became the wife of Anton Chekhov three years before his death.

Letters between the playwright and the actress who eventually became his wife; chronicles love struggling against the handicap of distance and the ravages of te

'Petit's words go right to the heart of Chekhov's technique ... Anyone looking for a key to understanding more about Michael Chekhov's technique will devour it.

In this practical guide, renowned actor and director Michael Chekhov shares his innovative approach to the craft of acting. Drawing on his extensive experience

In the final years of his life, Chekhov had reached the height of his powers as a dramatist, and also produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpie