Alexander Ostrovsky was a major Russian playwright of the 19th century who wrote dozens of plays depicting the lives of Russian merchants, officials, and common people. His works are considered foundational to Russian drama and remain frequently performed because of their vivid characters and insight into Russian society during his era.
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Writing · Moscow, Russian Empire [now Russia]
Considered to be one of the great Russian playwrights of the 19th century.
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Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (Russian: Алекса́ндр Никола́евич Остро́вский; 12 April [O.S. 31 March] 1823 – 14 June [O.S. 2 June] 1886) was a Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian realistic period. The author of 47 original plays, Ostrovsky "almost single-handedly created a Russian national repertoire." His dramas are among the most widely read and frequently performed stage pieces in Russia.
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