Biography of M.S. Shchepkin
FAIN: FT-13252-77
Laurence P. Senelick
Tufts University (Somerville, MA 02144-2401)
A biography of Mikhail Semenovich Shchepkin (1788-1863), a great Russian actor of the 19th century whose creative endeavors influenced both actors and playwrights. His life affords valuable insight into the artistic and political trends of the Russian Empire from Paul I to Alexander II.