Felicity Jackson Knihy

The essential, one-stop handbook for actors, with everything you need to survive and thrive, from the team behind the internationally successful Surviving Actors conventions.

Jack Robertson lays out the politics of 19th century Russia in this in-depth study of Alexander Pushkin's epic poem 'The Bronze Horseman'. The poem is accessibly translated into English, with Robertson exploring the poem's complications through comprehensive research and lucid prose. Painting Pushkin as a serious historian who gave voice to Russian radicals and oppositionists, The Man Who Shook His Fist at the Tsar is an important and timely literary biography with political context.

This stylish and practical guide aims to be fun to read as well as informative. Its practical spiral binding allows you to fold it back flat, and it is pocket-sized for travelling light. The authors provide a wealth of inside knowledge and tips on such topics as recommended restaurants and bars, must see sights, travel information and shops. The book is divided into geographical zones, including detailed maps and a key to the sights. Pages are colour-coded for ease of use.