Abstract (English):
The monograph is devoted to A.P. Chekhov's play "The Seagull", which has remained mysterious and attractive to readers, viewers, directors and performers for 125 years. The poetics of The Seagull is analyzed in detail, the significance of the play in the evolution of Chekhov's creativity, its relationship with the Russian and world literary tradition is indicated. The material on the historical and theatrical situation of the end of the XIX century is involved. The structure of the book: introduction, three parts, a list of names and titles of works. It is intended for philologists, theater critics and anyone interested in the work of A.P. Chekhov.