{"product_id":"new-spirit-in-the-russian-theatre-1917-1928-9781025351445","title":"New Spirit in the Russian Theatre: 1917-1928","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Huntley Carter\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Drama\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"New Spirit in the Russian Theatre 1917-1928\"\u003c\/b\u003e is an essential historical account of the radical transformation of dramatic art during the first decade of the Soviet Union. Written by Huntley Carter, an eyewitness to the evolving cultural landscape of the era, this work provides a detailed analysis of how the 1917 Revolution dismantled traditional theatrical forms to make way for a bold, revolutionary aesthetic. Carter explores the emergence of the \"new spirit\"-a movement characterized by social purpose, technological innovation, and a rejection of bourgeois art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book chronicles the rise of experimental movements such as \u003ci\u003eConstructivism\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eProletcult\u003c\/i\u003e, examining the profound influence of visionary directors like Vsevolod Meyerhold and Alexander Tairov. It documents the transition from the private playhouses of the Tsarist era to the mass spectacles and workers' theaters that sought to educate and mobilize the populace. By capturing the unique interplay between political ideology and creative expression, \"New Spirit in the Russian Theatre 1917-1928\" serves as a vital record of one of the most innovative periods in the history of the world stage. It remains an invaluable resource for students of Russian history, theater practitioners, and those interested in the sociopolitical power of the performing arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47887241609367,"sku":"9781025351445","price":2410.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025351445.webp?v=1781157615","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/new-spirit-in-the-russian-theatre-1917-1928-9781025351445","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}