Isbn: 9781025473000 - taking the curtain call: the life and letters of henry arthur jones (5 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Taking the Curtain Call: The LIfe and Letter of Henry Arthur Jones' offers an expansive and intimate portrait of one of the most influential figures in the history of British drama. Written by his daughter, Doris Arthur Jones, this work serves as a vital record of the life and career of Henry Arthur Jones, a playwright whose work bridged the gap between Victorian sentimentality and the burgeoning movement of modern realism. Through a meticulous collection of personal letters and detailed biographical narrative, the book captures the essence of the London theatrical scene during a transformative era.The text explores Jones's major contributions to the stage, including his celebrated plays 'The Liars' and 'Mrs. Dane's Defence,' while detailing his friendships and public debates with other literary luminaries such as George Bernard Shaw. By examining his creative process and his unwavering commitment to the dignity of dramatic art, this work provides a unique perspective on the intellectual and social currents of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 'Taking the Curtain Call: The LIfe and Letter of Henry Arthur Jones' remains an essential resource for students of theatre history, offering a deep dive into the professional challenges, personal triumphs, and enduring legacy of a man who helped redefine the English stage for a generation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "Taking the Curtain Call: The LIfe and Letter of Henry Arthur Jones" offers an expansive and intimate portrait of one of the most influential figures in the history of British drama. Written by his daughter, Doris Arthur Jones, this work serves as a vital record of the life and career of Henry Arthur Jones, a playwright whose work bridged the gap between Victorian sentimentality and the burgeoning movement of modern realism. Through a meticulous collection of personal letters and detailed biographical narrative, the book captures the essence of the London theatrical scene during a transformative era.The text explores Jones's major contributions to the stage, including his celebrated plays "The Liars" and "Mrs. Dane's Defence," while detailing his friendships and public debates with other literary luminaries such as George Bernard Shaw. By examining his creative process and his unwavering commitment to the dignity of dramatic art, this work provides a unique perspective on the intellectual and social currents of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. "Taking the Curtain Call: The LIfe and Letter of Henry Arthur Jones" remains an essential resource for students of theatre history, offering a deep dive into the professional challenges, personal triumphs, and enduring legacy of a man who helped redefine the English stage for a generation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…