Seven Soviet Plays (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Jacket is severely worn and torn. Owner's name inside. Otherwise in good condition.

Condition: Good. 1946. First Edition. 520 pages. Dust jacket covered in removable plastic wrapper over grey cloth. Clean pages with mild tanning throughout. Tightly bound with faint thumb-marking throughout. Pencil inscription to front endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Mild tanning to spine and board edges. Mild crushing to spine ends. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Moderate sunning and water staining to spine. Mild rubbing and marking all over.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. 1946. Hardcover. Clean copy original cloth covers showing some age and light shelf wear. Previous owner's inscription to FFEP. Lacking dust wrapper but remains a good copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First edition. Octavo. 520pp. With introductions by H. W. L. Dana. Ownership stamp and signature of a noted American psychologist on the front fly. Binding a touch loose (but sound) and binder's glue has seeped out from under the pastedowns, staining the turn-ins, very good in a good only, heavily price-clipped dust jacket with a sunned spine and tape repairs on the cover.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. 1946. Hardcover. Clean copy original cloth covers showing some age and light shelf wear. Previous owner's inscription to FFEP. Lacking dust wrapper but remains a good copy. . . . .

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First edition. Octavo. With introductions by H.W.L. Dana. Binding slightly cocked with light bumping at the crown, about near fine in a good only, clipped (price intact) dust jacket with chipping and tearing at the extremities, loss at the top of the rear panel about 1 inch deep and 2 inches wide, and shallow loss at the crown.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the pivotal role of Soviet drama in preparing the Russian people for the German invasion of 1941. Through a curated collection of seven plays, the author explores how theatre served as a powerful tool to instill courage, unity, and a sense of historical continuity in the face of an existential threat. The plays presented within this collection span various historical periods, drawing inspiration from past invasions and military heroes like Alexander Nevsky and Peter the Great. This deliberate connection to Russia's rich history aimed to ignite a spirit of resistance and evoke a sense of national identity among the populace. Furthermore, the book highlights the portrayal of the Soviet Union's progress and achievements in the years leading up to the war. By showcasing the nation's industrialization and collectivization efforts, these plays aimed to demonstrate the underlying strength and resilience of the Soviet system. The book delves into the complex emotions and experiences of individuals during wartime, exploring themes of sacrifice, patriotism, and the human cost of conflict. It also sheds light on the evolving strategies and challenges faced by the Red Army as they confronted the formidable German war machine. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling testament to the enduring power of art, particularly theatre, as a means of galvanizing a nation during times of crisis. It reveals how Soviet drama became a crucial weapon in the fight against fascism, shaping public opinion and inspiring unwavering resistance against the invaders. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. xi, 520p. Previous owner's sign on end paper.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 536 pages. 9.02x5.98x1.08 inches. This item is printed on demand.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1946 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 546 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 546.…