9781330739716 - Mr.& Mrs. Bancroft on and Off the Stage, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) de Bancroft, Squire (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an autobiography co-written by the famous actors Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft, concerning their experiences within the world of theatre in the 1800s. The narrative covers a timespan of several years, including their many experiences with plays by great playwrights, anecdotes from productions, and the changes they saw in the theatre world during their time. Their recollections of incidents and their interactions with other notable figures in the industry provide historical context to the theatre world of the 1800s, such as the problems faced by actresses, the relationship between actors and critics, and the hardships of touring. The authors discuss many serious topics, including the failure of The Merchant of Venice, their criticisms regarding the state of theatre at the time, and the process of putting on shows in the Victorian era. The book concludes with the authors reflecting on their experiences and the changes they helped bring to theatre culture, solidifying their legacy in the world of performing arts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.