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Soviet Theatre during the Thaw: Aesthetics, Politics and Performance (Cultural Histories of Theatre and Performance)

SKU: 9781350150621

9,440.00

Uncover the pivotal “Thaw” era in Soviet Russia through its groundbreaking theatre. Jesse Gardiner’s compelling research illuminates how post-Stalin liberalization sparked a revival of avant-garde aesthetics, politics, and performance. This essential academic work explores the reinvention of banned plays and directors, offering deep insights into a society navigating profound cultural and political shifts. Ideal for students, scholars of theatre history, cultural studies, and Russian political dynamics, it reveals theatre’s power to reimagine societal norms and national identity. A vital read for understanding cultural change in a transforming world.

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