A Book of the Play by Dutton Cook
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"A Book of the Play" by Dutton Cook is a collection of studies and illustrations relating to theatrical life and history, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into various aspects of the British Theatre, recounting details and curiosities that are often overlooked by more traditional historians of the stage. It aims to entertain and educate those interested in the intricacies of playwriting, performance, and the societal impacts of theatre
throughout history. The opening of the book presents a reflective overview of the playgoing experience, tracing the evolution of audiences and their perceptions of theatre from its origins with early players like Thespis to the attitudes of contemporary theatre-goers. Cook discusses the nostalgia of older audiences who often lament a perceived decline in theatrical quality, contrasted with the enthusiasm of youth who are enthralled by the magic of performance. Through anecdotes and historical references, he explores the relationship between audiences and performers, as well as the changing cultural significance of theatre across time. This introduction establishes a foundation for the subsequent chapters, which promise to provide further insight into various facets of theatrical practice and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cook, Dutton, 1829-1883 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Riikka Talonpoika and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Theater -- Great Britain -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15151 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 959 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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