Black Snow
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.69 (590 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1612192149 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The ultimate backstage novel and a brilliant satire from one of the greatest modern Russian writers.. But it was not an entirely positive experience, and this novel, written near the end of Bulgakov’s life, skewers the theatrical fraternity he had been a part of for many years, and the Stalinist system of censorship that suppressed his work. Black Snow is the story of Maxudov, a young playwright whose play is chosen, almost at random, to be performed by the legendary Independent Theatre, and the chaos that ensues. The two co-directors of the theater, modeled after Stanislavski and his co-director, battle to control the production, star actresses throw daily fits, and with each rehearsal the chances of the play ever being ready to perform recedes. A new edition of Bulgakov’s blistering satire about the great Russian director Stanislavski, inventor of “Method acting,” part of Melville House’s reissue of the Bulgakov backlist in Michael Glenny’s celebrated translations.In 1926, a play based on Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The White Guard premiered at the prestigious Moscow Arts Theatre and it was an immediate and
"A masterpiece of black comedy.” —The Irish Times“The novel moves with mad exuberance.” —The Independent
BLACK SNOW (the Michael Glenny translation) Carl Somppi A delightful, well crafted, somewhat surreal comedy. It is a satire of literary and theatrical Moscow in the 1920's, specifically the Moscow Arts Theater and all the egos connected with it -- including Konstantin Stanislavsky, creator of the method style of acting.For me, this novel has three elements that make a . A Very Long Short Story - With a Surprising Ending Elbeau I really like Bukgakov. But this relatively short book was a bit of work to get through. Events and pace did not develop much throughout the story. But, the very end was a great surprise that almost made the read worth the effort. But pleasure reading shouldn't be an effort. One could easily read the first half of. Literature at its best. This is superb writing. Bulgakov is a genius.Sonia MeyerDosha,flight of the Russian Gypsies