This antiquarian book contains a treatise on the subject of realism in acting, by the inventor of method acting, Constantin Sergeievich Stanislavski. A fascinating and detailed text written by one of the founding fathers of modern acting technique, this book is the perfect guide for the aspiring actor or actress, and constitutes a must-read for anyone with an interest in the subject. Konstantin Sergeievich Stanislavski (1863 - 1938) was a Russian actor and theatre director, famous for his development of the 'Stanislavski method'. Chosen for its immense educational and historical value, this book is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition - complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.