The Cherry Orchard

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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia, the narrative explores the decline of aristocracy through Madame Ranevsky and her daughters, who return to their family estate to auction it off due to financial struggles. The emotional weight of losing their cherished cherry orchard symbolizes the end of an era, highlighting the tensions between the old elite and the rising middle class. Chekhov masterfully blends melancholy and comedy, capturing the social upheaval of the time, making this play a timeless dramatic masterpiece.