The Dramatic Works of Catherine the Great: Theatre and Politics in Eighteenth-century Russia

The Dramatic Works of Catherine the Great: Theatre and Politics in Eighteenth-century Russia
ISBN-10
0754656284
ISBN-13
9780754656289
Category
Literary Criticism
Pages
260
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Author
Lurana Donnels O'Malley

Description

The first in-depth study of Catherine the Great's plays and opera libretti, this book provides analysis and critical interpretation of the dramatic works by this eighteenth-century Russian Empress. O'Malley sets close textual analysis within an historical framework, analyzing the major plays according to content, style, themes, characters, and relation to Catherine's life and political aims. The study investigates how Catherine expressed her social ideas throughout her drama and exploited the stage's power to promote her political ideals and ideology.

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