A British journalist, writer, and drama critic, whose career was dedicated to the world of literary critique. He applied his observations and analyses within prestigious British media outlets, focusing significantly on theatre. His impact and dedication to the arts were so profound that an award for the best Shakespearean performance of the year was named in his honor. This ensured his legacy and deep connection to literature and theatre endured.
s/t: an intimate portrait of the last days of the Russian imperial family compiled from the papers of their English tutor, Charles Sydney Gibbes This book is a good read for both newbies to the Romanovs as well as buffs. It is lushly illustrated with rare photos, first hand accounts from Gibbes as well as the children's other tutors, and gets into the imprisonment better than most books about the Romanovs.