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Women In Russian Theatre

The Actress in the Silver Age

By Catherine Schuler

Published October 10th 1996 by Routledge – 272 pages

Series: Gender in Performance

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    A fascinating feminist counterpoint to the established area of Russian theatre populated by male artists such as Stanislavsky, Chekov and Meyerhold. Schuler focuses upon the extraordinary lives and work of eight Russian actresses.

    Reviews

    'Fills a yawning gap in our knowledge of a crucial factor that shaped Russian drama, literature and public opinion.' - Slavonic & East European Review

    'Makes an important contribution to women's theatre studies in general and Russian theatre in particular.' - Theatre Research International

    'richly detailed and fascinating… an engaging and rewarding read' - Revolutionary Russia

    Name: Women In Russian Theatre: The Actress in the Silver Age (Paperback) – Routledge 
    Description: By Catherine Schuler. A fascinating feminist counterpoint to the established area of Russian theatre populated by male artists such as Stanislavsky, Chekov and Meyerhold. Schuler focuses upon the extraordinary lives and work of eight Russian...
    Categories: Feminist Theatre, Gender & Sexuality, Theatre History