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Title: Shadows of the Stage
Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Shadows of the Stage" by William Winter is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a collection of essays reflecting on the theatrical history and art of acting, with a strong focus on notable figures from the author's era. It highlights famous actors such as Edwin Booth and Henry Irving, exploring their contributions and the evolution of drama over several decades. At the start of the book, the author reminisces about John Lowin, an actor from Shakespeare's time, discussing his life, experiences, and the nostalgia that surrounds the “good old times” of theatre. Winter sets the tone by portraying the sense of loss felt by contemporary actors, who look back on earlier eras with a blend of admiration and melancholy. The opening delves into how actors of past eras — with their unique talents and artistry — have shaped the stage, while Winter also comments on the broader evolution of theatrical practice leading up to his own time, suggesting a tension between nostalgia and progress in the performing arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Winter, William, 1836-1917
EBook No.: 18860
Published: Jul 18, 2006
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Actresses
Subject: Theater -- History
Subject: Actors
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Shadows of the Stage
Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Taavi Kalju and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Shadows of the Stage" by William Winter is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a collection of essays reflecting on the theatrical history and art of acting, with a strong focus on notable figures from the author's era. It highlights famous actors such as Edwin Booth and Henry Irving, exploring their contributions and the evolution of drama over several decades. At the start of the book, the author reminisces about John Lowin, an actor from Shakespeare's time, discussing his life, experiences, and the nostalgia that surrounds the “good old times” of theatre. Winter sets the tone by portraying the sense of loss felt by contemporary actors, who look back on earlier eras with a blend of admiration and melancholy. The opening delves into how actors of past eras — with their unique talents and artistry — have shaped the stage, while Winter also comments on the broader evolution of theatrical practice leading up to his own time, suggesting a tension between nostalgia and progress in the performing arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Winter, William, 1836-1917
EBook No.: 18860
Published: Jul 18, 2006
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Actresses
Subject: Theater -- History
Subject: Actors
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.