The SeaGull and The Swan Song Author:Anton Chekhov For its brilliant use of subtext "The Sea-Gull" is considered to be one of Anton Chekhov's most significant dramatic works. It is the story of the romantic and artistic conflicts between four main characters: Nina, the daughter of a wealthy landowner; Madame Irina Arkadina, a once leading actress; Konstantin Treplyov, her son and a playwright; a... more »nd Trigorin, a well-known writer. Additionally in this edition you will find the much shorter one act play "The Swan Song".« less