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Routledge - The Dramatic Works of Catherine the Great Book

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Brand: Routledge
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Explore the creative legacy of one of history's most famous rulers with this scholarly study from Routledge. The Dramatic Works of Catherine the Great provides the first in-depth analysis of the plays and opera libretti written by the eighteenth-century Russian Empress. This book moves beyond simple biography to examine her role as a writer and thinker within the context of Russian literature. Readers will discover how her dramatic works utilized frank satire, topical subjects, and stylistic innovations. The text examines how Catherine's writing connected to broader European traditions, drawing comparisons to the works of Shakespeare and Moliere. By placing her within the aesthetic debates of her time, this study offers a new perspective on her relationship to the performing arts and the political landscape of eighteenth-century Russia. This is an essential resource for students and historians interested in theatre, music, and the intersection of politics and art.

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Provides the first in-depth study of Catherine the Great's plays and opera libretti for serious academic research.

Analyzes the diversity and satirical nature of the Empress's writing styles and topical subject matter.

Connects Russian dramatic works to major European traditions including the influences of Shakespeare and Moliere.

Places the Empress within the wider context of eighteenth-century Russian literature and aesthetic debates.

Offers critical interpretation of how theatre and politics functioned during this historical period.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754656284
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theatre
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 October 2006
Listed Since: 05 February 2007

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