The Russian Theater is a book written by Oliver Sayler that provides an in-depth exploration of the history and development of theater in Russia. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of Russian theater, the rise of the Moscow Art Theater, the impact of the Russian Revolution on theater, and the influence of Russian playwrights such as Anton Chekhov and Maxim Gorky. Sayler also provides detailed analyses of some of the most...