Review
'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
Book Description
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.