Women in nineteenth-century Russia lives and culture

"This collection of essays examines the lives of women across Russia--from wealthy noblewomen in St Petersburg to desperately poor peasants in Siberia--discussing their interaction with the Church and the law, and their rich contribution to music, art, literature and theatre. It shows how women...

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Other Authors: Tosi, Alessandra (Editor), Rosslyn, Wendy (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge : Open Book Publishers 2012.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009430549306719
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Summary:"This collection of essays examines the lives of women across Russia--from wealthy noblewomen in St Petersburg to desperately poor peasants in Siberia--discussing their interaction with the Church and the law, and their rich contribution to music, art, literature and theatre. It shows how women struggled for greater autonomy and, both individually and collectively, developed a dynamic presence in Russia's culture and society"--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 248 pages) : illustrations, portraits; digital, PDF file(s)
Also available in print form
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781906924683
9781906924652
9781906924676