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Uncle Vanya

American  
[vahn-yuh] / ˈvɑn jə /

noun

  1. a play (1897) by Anton Chekhov.


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Sanders, who was an Uncle Vanya for our time, sinks his teeth into the thunderous villainy of Cotchipee.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 6, 2023

The new production is directed by Jeremy Herrin, who has previously overseen productions of Wolf Hall, Uncle Vanya, Labour of Love and People, Places and Things.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2022

He develops a tentative friendship with his young chauffeur while directing a multi-lingual production of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" in Hiroshima.

From Reuters Mar. 28, 2022

But neither of these applications included a logo, which may explain why the Uncle Vanya filing got so much media attention.

From Washington Post Mar. 18, 2022

My "Uncle Vanya" is being done all over the province, and everywhere with success.

From Letters of Anton Chekhov by Constance Garnett

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