9781442249264 / Historical Dictionary of Russian Theatre (Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts) Hardcover – August 13, 2015
by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; Second edition (August 13, 2015) (Author)
A latecomer continually hampered by government control and interference, the Russian theatre seems an unlikely source of innovation and creativity. Yet, by the middle of the nineteenth century, it had given rise to a number of outstanding playwrights and actors, and by the start of the twentieth century, it was in the vanguard of progressive thinking in the realms of directing and design. Its influence throughout the world was pervasive: Nikolai Gogol’, Anton Chekhov and Maksim Gor’kii remain staples of repertories in every language, the ideas of Konstantin Stanislavskii, Vsevolod Meierkhol’d and Mikhail Chekhov continue to inspire actors and directors, while designers still draw on the graphics of the World of Art group and the Constructivists. What distinguishes Russian theater from almost any other is the way in which these achievements evolved and survived in ongoing conflict or cooperation with the State.
This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Russian Theatre covers the history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on individual actors, directors, designers, entrepreneurs, plays, playhouses and institutions, Censorship, Children’s Theater, Émigré Theater, and Shakespeare in Russia. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Russian Theatre.
Specification: Historical Dictionary of Russian Theatre (Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts) Hardcover – August 13, 2015 9781442249264
Weight
2.51 lbs
Dimensions
6.39 × 2.2 × 9.28 in
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