A Key To The Drama: Or Memoirs, Intrigues, And Achievements (1768)

By A Gentlemen

Book Overview

A Key To The Drama: Or Memoirs, Intrigues, And Achievements is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies himself only as ""A Gentleman."" It was originally published in 1768 and is a collection of essays and anecdotes about the theater and the people who worked in it during the 18th century.The book is divided into three parts. The first part is a series of essays about the history of the theater, including its origins in ancient Greece and Rome, as well as its development in England during the Renaissance. The second part is a collection of anecdotes and stories about actors, actresses, playwrights, and other figures in the theater world. These stories provide insight into the personalities and quirks of these individuals, as well as their achievements and failures.The third part of the book is a series of essays about the art of acting and the principles of drama. These essays explore the techniques and methods used by actors and playwrights to create compelling characters and stories, and provide a glimpse into the intellectual and philosophical debates that were taking place in the theater world during the 18th century.Overall, A Key To The Drama: Or Memoirs, Intrigues, And Achievements is an important historical document that sheds light on the world of the theater during the 18th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and careers of some of the most famous actors and playwrights of the time, as well as the intellectual and artistic debates that were shaping the theater world.Containing The Life, Character, And Secret History Of Macbeth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104594943
• ISBN13: 9781104594947
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"