Author: Charles James MATHEWS
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Letter from Mr. C. M. to the Dramatic Authors of France, translated from Himself by Himself
Author: Charles James MATHEWS
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Comic Acting and Portraiture in Late-Georgian and Regency England
Author: Jim Davis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 131643236X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The popularity of the comic performers of late-Georgian and Regency England and their frequent depiction in portraits, caricatures and prints is beyond dispute, yet until now little has been written on the subject. In this unique study Jim Davis considers the representation of English low comic actors, such as Joseph Munden, John Liston, Charles Mathews and John Emery, in the visual arts of the period, the ways in which such representations became part of the visual culture of their time, and the impact of visual representation and art theory on prose descriptions of comic actors. Davis reveals how many of the actors discussed also exhibited or collected paintings and used painterly techniques to evoke the world around them. Drawing particularly on the influence of Hogarth and Wilkie, he goes on to examine portraiture as critique and what the actors themselves represented in terms of notions of national and regional identity.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 131643236X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The popularity of the comic performers of late-Georgian and Regency England and their frequent depiction in portraits, caricatures and prints is beyond dispute, yet until now little has been written on the subject. In this unique study Jim Davis considers the representation of English low comic actors, such as Joseph Munden, John Liston, Charles Mathews and John Emery, in the visual arts of the period, the ways in which such representations became part of the visual culture of their time, and the impact of visual representation and art theory on prose descriptions of comic actors. Davis reveals how many of the actors discussed also exhibited or collected paintings and used painterly techniques to evoke the world around them. Drawing particularly on the influence of Hogarth and Wilkie, he goes on to examine portraiture as critique and what the actors themselves represented in terms of notions of national and regional identity.
The Broadview Anthology of Nineteenth-Century British Performance
Author: Tracy C. Davis
Publisher: Broadview Press
ISBN: 1551119005
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 685
Book Description
This collection provides a representative set of theatrical performances popular on the nineteenth-century British stage. All are newly edited critical editions that account for variant sources reflecting the process of rehearsal, licensing, and production. Detailed introductions and extensive notes explain the texts’ relationship to repertoires, the circulating discourses of intelligibility that constantly recombine in performance. The plays address the topical concerns of slavery, imperial conquest, capitalism, interculturalism, uprisings at home and abroad, modernist aesthetic innovation, and the celebration of collective identities. Adaptations from novels, travelogues, and other plays are discussed along with the theatrical history that sustained these works on the stage.
Publisher: Broadview Press
ISBN: 1551119005
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 685
Book Description
This collection provides a representative set of theatrical performances popular on the nineteenth-century British stage. All are newly edited critical editions that account for variant sources reflecting the process of rehearsal, licensing, and production. Detailed introductions and extensive notes explain the texts’ relationship to repertoires, the circulating discourses of intelligibility that constantly recombine in performance. The plays address the topical concerns of slavery, imperial conquest, capitalism, interculturalism, uprisings at home and abroad, modernist aesthetic innovation, and the celebration of collective identities. Adaptations from novels, travelogues, and other plays are discussed along with the theatrical history that sustained these works on the stage.
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb (Vol. 1-6)
Author: Charles Lamb
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 3755
Book Description
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb is a seminal collection that spans the full breadth and depth of these sibling authors' literary careers, encompassing essays, letters, poetry, and children's literature. This anthology showcases the remarkable diversity of their contributions to English literature, highlighting their ability to blend wit, sentiment, and a deep humanism across a variety of styles. The inclusion of Charles Lamb's 'Essays of Elia' and the collaborative effort on 'Tales from Shakespeare' stand out as pivotal works that underscore the siblings' literary versatility and creative harmony. The Lambs were integral figures in the Romantic and early Victorian literary scenes, their works reflecting the intellectual and cultural currents of the time. This collection draws from the rich tapestry of the period, providing insight into the shifts in literary taste and the evolution of the essay and children's literature. Their friendship with key literary figures, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Hazlitt, placed them at the heart of a dynamic literary community, influencing and enriching their work. This anthology is an invitation to explore the depth and diversity of Charles and Mary Lamb's contributions to English literature. It offers readers a unique lens through which to understand the historical and cultural context of early 19th-century Britain, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in the evolution of literary forms and themes. The collection serves not only as a testament to the talents of the Lambs but also as an engaging entry point into the wider conversations and literary movements of their time.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 3755
Book Description
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb is a seminal collection that spans the full breadth and depth of these sibling authors' literary careers, encompassing essays, letters, poetry, and children's literature. This anthology showcases the remarkable diversity of their contributions to English literature, highlighting their ability to blend wit, sentiment, and a deep humanism across a variety of styles. The inclusion of Charles Lamb's 'Essays of Elia' and the collaborative effort on 'Tales from Shakespeare' stand out as pivotal works that underscore the siblings' literary versatility and creative harmony. The Lambs were integral figures in the Romantic and early Victorian literary scenes, their works reflecting the intellectual and cultural currents of the time. This collection draws from the rich tapestry of the period, providing insight into the shifts in literary taste and the evolution of the essay and children's literature. Their friendship with key literary figures, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Hazlitt, placed them at the heart of a dynamic literary community, influencing and enriching their work. This anthology is an invitation to explore the depth and diversity of Charles and Mary Lamb's contributions to English literature. It offers readers a unique lens through which to understand the historical and cultural context of early 19th-century Britain, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in the evolution of literary forms and themes. The collection serves not only as a testament to the talents of the Lambs but also as an engaging entry point into the wider conversations and literary movements of their time.
The Anglo-Florentines
Author: Diana Webb
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350136026
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
This book looks at the variety of Britons who became residents of Florence between the end of the Napoleonic wars and the absorption of Tuscany into the kingdom of Italy. Many of them were leisured, and some aristocratic; a few were writers or artists; the British clergy and physicians who ministered to them were gentlemen. Many others were shopkeepers, merchants and even engineers. Some achieved a more profound knowledge of the country (and its language) than others, but all were affected to some degree by the momentous events which led to Italian unification.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350136026
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
This book looks at the variety of Britons who became residents of Florence between the end of the Napoleonic wars and the absorption of Tuscany into the kingdom of Italy. Many of them were leisured, and some aristocratic; a few were writers or artists; the British clergy and physicians who ministered to them were gentlemen. Many others were shopkeepers, merchants and even engineers. Some achieved a more profound knowledge of the country (and its language) than others, but all were affected to some degree by the momentous events which led to Italian unification.
Sotheran's Price Current of Literature
Author: Henry Sotheran Ltd
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 786
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 786
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Lives of Shakespearian Actors, Part IV, Volume 3
Author: Gail Marshall
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040129102
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
Features three female actors who were significant in their development of new and innovative ways of performing Shakespeare.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040129102
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
Features three female actors who were significant in their development of new and innovative ways of performing Shakespeare.
Catalogue of Manuscripts Acquired Since 1925: Manuscripts 1801-4000, charters and other formal documents 901-2634
Author: National Library of Scotland
Publisher:
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Category : Manuscripts
Languages : en
Pages : 920
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Manuscripts
Languages : en
Pages : 920
Book Description
Catalogue of the Anderson Free Library, Woodside, 1880
Author: Woodside Anderson free libr
Publisher:
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Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Catalogue[s]
Author: Sawyer, Chas. J., Ltd., London
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 294
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