The Footnotes to our episode about Uncle Vanya include observations on Chekhov as comedy, his prescient concern for the environment, Sonya’s unrequited love, Chekhov and Stanislavski, his minor characters and finally his lasting influence.
Footnotes
For every play that we cover on the podcast, I also publish additional material in the form of Footnotes. These Footnotes consist of observations and notes that I have compiled in my researches, as well as thoughts that were inspired by the discussion with my guest.
Here is a sample of the kind of Footnotes that I compile: Sample Footnotes
Here is a sample of the kind of Footnotes that I compile: Sample Footnotes
Below is a Contents list for the subjects covered in the Footnotes for each episode.
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A Doll’s House – Footnotes
These footnotes to A Doll’s House are a follow-up to our discussion in episode one, including information and observations on Ibsen as a bestseller, the first productions of the play, Ibsen and the censors, the tarantella dance, and the play’s influence on George Bernard Shaw.