<P>As one of the most well-known names in theatre history, Konstantin Stanislavsky¿s teachings on actor training have endured throughout the decades, influencing scholars and practitioners even in the present day. This second edition of <I>Konstantin Stanislavsky </I>combines:</P><UL><LI>an overview of Stanislavsky¿s life and work, including recent discoveries</LI><P><LI>an assessment of his widely read text, <I>An Actor Prepares</I> (1936) with comparisons to Benedetti¿s 2008 translation, <I>An Actor¿s Work</LI><P></P></I><P><LI>detailed commentary of the key 1898 production of <I>The Seagull</LI><P></P></I><P><LI>an indispensable set of practical exercises for actors, teachers and directors.</LI></UL><P>As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial ex- ploration before going on to further, primary research, <B>Routledge Performance Practitioners </B>are unbeatable value for today¿s student.</P><P></P><EM></EM>