Little Masterpieces of Autobiography: Actors Little Masterpieces of Autobiography: Actors

Little Masterpieces of Autobiography: Actors

    • 4.0 • 1 Rating

Publisher Description

It is an biographical book. This little volume begins with part of the life story of Joseph Jefferson, chief of American comedians. Then we are privileged to read a few personal letters from Edwin Booth, the acknowledged king of the tragic stage. He is followed by the queen in the same dramatic realm, Charlotte Cushman. Next are two chapters by the first emotional actress of her day in America, Clara Morris. When she bows her adieu, Sir Henry Irving comes upon the platform instead of the stage, and in the course of his thoughtful discourse makes it plain how he won renown both as an actor and a manager. He is followed by his son, Mr. Henry Brodribb Irving, clearly an heir to his father's talents in art and in observation. Miss Ellen Terry, long Sir Henry Irving's leading lady, now tells us how she came to join his company, and what she thinks of Sir Henry Irving in his principal roles. The succeeding word comes from Richard Mansfield, whose untimely death is mourned by every lover of the drama. The next pages are from the hand of Tommaso Salvini, admittedly the greatest Othello and Samson that ever trod the boards. A few words, in closing, are from Adelaide Ristori, whose Medea, Myrrha and Phaedra are among the great traditions of the modern stage. From first to last this little book sheds light on the severe toil demanded for excellence on the stage, and reveals that for the highest success of a drama, author and artist must work hand in hand.

GENRE
Biographies & Memoirs
RELEASED
1942
January 1
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
176
Pages
PUBLISHER
Public Domain
SELLER
Public Domain
SIZE
169.9
KB

More Books Like This

Balancing Acts Balancing Acts
2017
Joy Ride: Show People and Their Shows Joy Ride: Show People and Their Shows
2015
Autumn Leaves Autumn Leaves
2012
Oscar Wilde: His Life and Confessions, both volumes in a single file Oscar Wilde: His Life and Confessions, both volumes in a single file
2008
Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde
2012
P.G. Wodehouse in His Own Words P.G. Wodehouse in His Own Words
2012

More Books by George Iles

Little Masterpieces of Science: Little Masterpieces of Science:
2009
Little Masterpieces of Science: Explorers Little Masterpieces of Science: Explorers
2009
Little Masterpieces of Science: Little Masterpieces of Science:
2009
Little Masterpieces of Science Little Masterpieces of Science
2024
Little Masterpieces of Science Little Masterpieces of Science
2024
Little Masterpieces of Science Little Masterpieces of Science
2024