Payne's Tragedy Of Brutus; Or The Fall Of Tarquin As Presented By Edwin Booth: The Prompt-Book

By John Howard Payne

Book Overview

Payne's Tragedy of Brutus; Or The Fall of Tarquin as Presented by Edwin Booth: The Prompt-Book is a literary work by John Howard Payne. The book is a comprehensive guide to the play, which is a tragedy about the Roman leader Brutus and his role in the overthrow of the tyrant Tarquin. The play was originally written in 1818, but this edition is specifically focused on the version that was presented by the famous actor Edwin Booth in the late 19th century. The book includes a detailed introduction to the play, providing historical context and explaining its significance in the literary canon. It also includes the complete text of the play, along with stage directions and notes on the characters and their motivations. The primary focus of the book, however, is on the prompt-book itself. This is a document that was used by actors and stage managers to guide the production of the play. It includes detailed instructions on lighting, sound effects, blocking, and other technical aspects of the performance. The prompt-book presented in this edition is a fascinating historical document, offering insight into the theatrical practices of the late 19th century. It also provides a unique perspective on Edwin Booth's interpretation of the play, which was widely regarded as one of the finest performances of his career. Overall, Payne's Tragedy of Brutus; Or The Fall of Tarquin as Presented by Edwin Booth: The Prompt-Book is an invaluable resource for scholars, theater enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of drama and performance.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: 1163255378
• ISBN13: 9781163255377
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"