{"product_id":"usachev-a-a-the-story-of-an-actor-povest-ob-odnom-aktere-state-academic-drama-theater-1934-in-russian","title":"Usachev, A. A. The Story of an Actor (Povest ob odnom aktere). State Academic Drama Theater, 1934. In Russian.","description":"\u003cp\u003eА. А. Усачев. Повесть об одном актере.\u003cbr\u003eСерия: «Александрийская сцена в воспоминаниях ее деятелей».\u003cbr\u003eМосква: Государственный Академический театр драмы, 1934.\u003cbr\u003e142 с., ил. Уменьшенный формат. Тканевый твердый издательский переплет.\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003eAlexander Usachev.\u003cbr\u003eThe Story of an Actor (Povest ob odnom aktere).\u003cbr\u003eSeries: \"Aleksandriyskaya stsena v vospominaniyakh ee deyateley\" (The Alexandrian Stage in the Memoirs of its Figures).\u003cbr\u003eMoscow: State Academic Drama Theater, 1934.\u003cbr\u003e142 pp., illus. Pocket format. Publisher's cloth hardcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1934 memoir is a vital document of the Russian theatrical tradition, chronicling the nearly fifty-year career of Alexander Usachev (1866–1943), a pillar of the Alexandrinsky Theatre. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the imperial and early Soviet stage, including the arrangement of a simple and unpretentious narrative detailing Usachev's work in over 260 roles. As a representative of the finest acting traditions, his recollections serve as a bridge between the 19th-century theatrical schools and the new Soviet academic stage.  Issued by the State Academic Drama Theater (as the Alexandrinsky was then known), this volume was published to celebrate a master whose \"ageless talent\" continued to resonate with the \"broad masses of the Soviet audience.\" As a vital primary source, this volume documents the daily life, creative struggles, and backstage atmosphere of one of Russia’s most prestigious stages during a period of immense cultural transition. The book is enhanced by illustrations and portraits, capturing the visual essence of the roles discussed. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44250601422890,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/IMG_0782.jpg?v=1775950409","url":"https:\/\/stanzararebooks.com\/products\/usachev-a-a-the-story-of-an-actor-povest-ob-odnom-aktere-state-academic-drama-theater-1934-in-russian","provider":"Stanza Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}