Shadows of the Stage

By William Winter

Book Overview

Shadows of the Stage: Third Series is a book written by William Winter. It is a collection of critical essays and reviews on various plays and performances that were popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different theme or genre of theater. The first part covers Shakespearean plays, while the second part focuses on the works of contemporary playwrights. The third part explores the world of opera and musical theater, and the final part examines the art of acting and the lives of famous actors. Winter's writing is known for its insightful analysis and vivid descriptions of performances, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theater.1895. Winter writes in the Preface: The fleeting character of theatrical fame has often been observed and has often been used to point the moral of mutability and evanescence. Many a theatrical name that once was famous is now forgotten. The renown of the actor seldom survives his period. In the series of dramatic papers of which this is the third volume an effort is made to assist in recording some of the more important theatrical achievements of our day, and thus, happily, transmitting to a later generation some authentic knowledge of well-graced players whose triumphs are passing or have already passed. Partial Contents: Ada Rehan as Viola; Lawrence Barrett as Gringoire; Henry Irving as Mathias; Mansfield as Shylock; Edward S. Willard; Charles Gayler; Ernesto Rossi as Hamlet; Mary Anderson as Rosalind; Marge Robertson Kendal; and others. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417943211
• ISBN13: 9781417943210
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"