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The Three Sisters (play)

*The Three Sisters* by Anton Chekhov is a poignant play about the lives of three sisters—Olga, Masha, and Irina—living in a provincial Russian town. They dream of returning to Moscow, seeking happiness and purpose, but feel stuck amid their routine and societal expectations. The play explores themes of longing, unfulfilled ambitions, and the passage of time. Through subtle dialogue and nuanced characters, Chekhov examines how people cope with life's disappointments and the elusive nature of happiness, ultimately highlighting the universal human experience of longing for meaning amidst everyday struggles.