Some Famous Hamlets: From Burbage To Fechter (1884)

By Austin Brereton

Book Overview

""From Burbage to Fechter"" is a book by Austin Brereton, published in 1884, that explores the various interpretations of the character of Hamlet in Shakespeare's famous play. The book focuses on several famous actors who have played the role of Hamlet throughout history, including Richard Burbage, David Garrick, Edmund Kean, William Charles Macready, and Charles Fechter. Brereton analyzes each actor's performance and provides insight into their unique portrayal of the complex character of Hamlet. The book also includes historical context and background information on the production and reception of the play during each actor's time. ""From Burbage to Fechter"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theater and the evolution of one of Shakespeare's most iconic characters.With An Appendix Giving Extracts From The Criticisms On Hamlet By Goethe, Coleridge, Schlegel, Hazlitt, Ulrich, Etc.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: 1104306565
• ISBN13: 9781104306564
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"