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Three Sisters

Name: Three Sisters
Author: Anton Chekhov

by Anton Chekhov

Three sisters long to escape their provincial town and return to Moscow.

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Opening

A few passages to enter the atmosphere.

Act I

In Prosorov’s house. A sitting-room with pillars; behind is seen a large dining-room. It is midday, the sun is shining brightly outside. In the dining-room the table is being laid for lunch.

“There stands a green oak by the sea.
And a chain of bright gold is around it …
And a chain of bright gold is around it. …”

Gets up and sings softly.

“There stands a green oak by the sea,
And a chain of bright gold is around it …
And a chain of bright gold is around it …”

Tearfully. What am I saying that for? I’ve had those words running in my head all day. …

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Three Sisters