Excerpt from A Playgoer's Memories
I don't know why you should apply to me for a foreword to your book on the inner history of the late Victorian and Edwardian stage, unless it be for the reason that no one else in the theatrical world is so ignorant as I of the said inner history. I have never in my life been in a green-room - does such a thing exist nowadays - and at theatrical clubs I have been a very infrequent and somewhat dépaysé guest. Therefore I could as easily have written a book on Einstein's Theory of Relativity as on the subjects which you handle with such suave and humane omniscience. I suppose, then, that you apply to me as the least expert and the most appreciative reader you can find. You know how I delighted in your Fifty Years of a Londoner's Life, and you make with confidence a second appeal to my interest in the men and women whom I have hitherto known only, or mainly, as actors and actresses.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed and lively account of the Victorian and Edwardian stage. Rich in anecdotes and insider gossip, the author paints a vivid picture of a bygone era of theatre, bringing to life the actors, actresses, and the plays that delighted audiences. The author charts the rise of opera bouffe and musical comedy, focusing on the groundbreaking work of Offenbach and Gilbert and Sullivan. The book also explores the lives and careers of some of the most celebrated performers of the time, including Florence St. John, Arthur Roberts, and Nellie Farren. The author's insights into the social and cultural context of the period bring depth to the narrative, illuminating the ways in which the theatre reflected and shaped the values and aspirations of Victorian society. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331840114_0
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