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2017-03-18
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Yendes, Lucy A.
1851
12040405
Dramatized Readings: Recitations in Poetry and Prose, Illustrated with Tableaux
Preston Library No. 1
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
General suggestions -- Directions -- The birth of the ivy -- Callaghan's failure -- Matrimonial philosophy -- Opening of the piano -- Dear old Grandmother -- Answering an advertisement -- The bridal veil -- Jimmy Brown's sister's wedding -- Strong coffee -- If -- The washerwoman's song -- Small boy's explanation -- Looking backward -- Lessons in cookery -- The bridal wine cup -- Grandma's minuet -- Abou Ben Adhem -- Easter exercise: "King Robert of Sicily" -- Drafted -- An order for a picture -- My sister's photographs -- The night watch -- Systematic and intellectual housekeeping.
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"Dramatized Readings: Recitations in Poetry and Prose, Illustrated with Tableaux" is a collection of performance pieces likely created in the late 19th century. This anthology is organized around dramatized readings, including recitations from various poems and prose narratives, designed to be accompanied by visual tableaux, making it suited for educational or theatrical presentations. The work appears to focus on providing detailed instructions and suggestions for staging, costumes, and the roles of characters to enhance the readings and make them more engaging. The opening of the collection introduces its practical approach, emphasizing the importance of preparation in presenting tableaux and readings effectively. It lays out general guidelines for the staging process, rehearsal requirements, and the responsibilities of the stage manager. The content also highlights a few performance pieces, including outlines for characters, suggested scenes, and costumes for these readings. Additionally, specific texts such as "The Birth of the Ivy" and "Callaghan’s Failure" bring forward different themes, from romantic tales to humorous encounters, setting the stage for a multifaceted exploration of literature through performance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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