Duse And The French (1898)

By Victor Mapes

Book Overview

Duse And The French is a book written by Victor Mapes and published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive study of the Italian actress Eleonora Duse and her impact on French theatre. Duse was known for her innovative acting techniques and her ability to bring emotional depth to her performances. Mapes explores Duse's influence on French theatre and the ways in which her work challenged traditional French acting styles. The book includes detailed analyses of Duse's performances and reviews of her shows in France. Mapes also provides historical context for Duse's work, discussing the state of French theatre at the time and the cultural and artistic trends that influenced it. Overall, Duse And The French is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of Italian and French theatre in the late 19th century, and the impact of one of the greatest actresses of all time on the world of theatre.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: 1166564967
• ISBN13: 9781166564964
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"