Shakespeare From Betterton To Irving; Volume 1 - 9781020315787

This comprehensive history of Shakespearean performance in the English-speaking world covers over 200 years of productions and adaptations, from the legendary actor-manager William Betterton to the celebrated Victorian thespian Henry Irving. With detailed descriptions of key performances, set designs, and acting styles, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the theatrical history of Shakespearean drama. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: George Clinton Densmore Odell
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 546 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1020315784
• | ISBN-13: 9781020315787