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Book SynopsisA 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
Table of ContentsEditor's Foreword Jon Woronoff Preface Transliteration Acronyms Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Original Titles of Works Cited Bibliography About the Author
