Yearbook of the Imperial Theaters

This annual periodical, published during the period 1890-1915, offers an incredible wealth of exciting material concerning the late imperial stage in Russia. Its pages include repertoires, critical essays and reviews of theatrical performances, chronicles of metropolitan theater life, articles discussing a wide range of topics as well as information about the actors. The journals are richly illustrated, many drawings are made by famous artists, such as Somov, Bakst, Lansere. A complete set of this invaluable source is rarely found.

ERC: Robert Davis
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