Aleksandr Ostrovskij
Also known as Aleksandr Ostrovsky, Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky, Aleksandr Nikolaevich Ostrovsky, A. N. Ostrovsky, AN Ostrovsky
Russian playwright (1823-1886)
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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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Person · Open Library
- Works
- 24
Top works
- Rich Brides
- 19th Century Russian Drama
- Easy Money And Two Other Plays by Alexander Ostrovsky
- Too Clever by Half or the Diary of a Scoundrel
- Bespridannica. Izbrannye p'esy
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Film & TV
Writing · Moscow, Russian Empire [now Russia]
Considered to be one of the great Russian playwrights of the 19th century.
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 3
- Total plays
- 61
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Works in European collections
36 objects attributed to Aleksandr Ostrovskij, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
Article · Svenska
Aleksandr Nikolaevitj Ostrovskij (ryska: Александр Николаевич Островский), född 12 april 1823 (31 mars g.s.) i Moskva, död 14 juni 1886 (2 juni g.s.) i Sjtjelykovo i guvernementet Kostroma, var en rysk pjäsförfattare. Han räknas som grundläggaren av den ryska inriktningen i världens dramatikhistoria.
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1823 births1886 deaths19th-century male writers from the Russian EmpireCorresponding members of the Saint Petersburg Academy of SciencesDramatists and playwrights from the Russian EmpireHispanistsLibrettists from the Russian EmpireMoscow State University alumniOpera librettistsPeople from Moskovsky UyezdRussian male dramatists and playwrights
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