Harkness, Andy
Wolfboy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526622501
- author:
- Harkness, Andy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Childrens Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 40
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 21.5 centimeters (0.23 kg)
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, Action & Adventure,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Wolfboy by Andy Harkness During the Thaw era (1953-64), the Soviet Union underwent significant changes. This period saw the unraveling of Stalin's legacy, with brief moments of liberalisation leading to dramatic shifts in society. The cultural norms and hierarchies of the previous era were being rethought, as theatre productions, play texts, and cultural debates began to explore new subjects. The return of Avant-garde theatre during this time was part of a broader re-engagement with banned cultural forms. New innovative productions emerged on stage, alongside the revival of old classics from the 1920s and 30s. This led to a debate about the lack of pluralism in Soviet culture, contributing to the process of de-Stalinization. The book sheds light on this pivotal period, examining how key practitioners like Konstantin Stanislavsky and Vsevolod Meyerhold developed their theories and legacies in Russia. It reveals how their work was perceived during this time, and how it influenced the re-thinking of attitudes towards state power, the West, and the past.