The Cherry Orchard, by Anton Chekhov

The Cherry Orchard is the last play, written in 1903, by the Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. Since its first production, directors have struggled with its dual nature. It is often identified as one of the four outstanding plays by Chekhov, along with The Seagull, Three Sisters, and Uncle Vanya.
The Cherry Orchard dramatizes the socioeconomic forces in Russia at the turn of the 20th century; these forces include the rise of the middle class after the abolition of serfdom in the mid-19th century, in addition to the decline in power of the aristocracy.
Widely regarded as a classic of 20th-century theatre, the play has been translated into many languages and produced around the world. Major theatre directors have staged it and the play has influenced many other playwrights, including George Bernard Shaw.