Chekhov and F.C. Philips

[Wladimir Shatsev]

Dear
Seelangers,

 

I am
puzzled by some  intriguing facts which
probably are rather well known, however not yet for me  and for the bibliographers I am in touch
with.

 

Anton
Chekhov in his letter  to Suvorin  of  17(29) October 
asked him for the    following :

 

« Привезите  пьесу “ Lena”, переделка с
английского романа Филипса  “ As in a Looking Glass” .  Пьеса французская”( Chekhov’s Letters :Vol.7, P.78 ). 

 

I have just
read   “ As in a Looking Glass” by F. C. Philips ( 1888)
as well as its translation made by Mikhail P. Chekhov « Как в
зеркале( Дневник одной  светской дамы)». The latter was firstly published in « Вестник иностранной
литературы» 1901 ( январь-май). 

 

My
questions are:

 

Where can I find “ Lena” the French remake of the
     British novel? Who was the play doctor?Had Chekhov read this play or
     watched it on  stage?Could Anton Chekhov either  read the Russian  translation of the novel or even the
     original text?

 

Any
suggestions about Chekhov – Philips link might be very helpful.

Thank in
advance.

 

Vladimir
Shatsev



Regards,



Vladimir Shatsev





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