"Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 1 of 3) by Doran
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"Their Majesties' Servants" by Dr. Doran is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an expansive analysis of the evolution of the English stage, focusing on notable figures from Thomas Betterton to Edmund Kean. It chronicles the cultural and social contexts surrounding theatrical performances and actors throughout English history, reflecting on the significance of these individuals in the development of theater as an art form. At the
start of the text, the author discusses the historical emergence of drama, highlighting its ancient roots from various cultures, including the Greeks, Romans, and early English practices. Doran emphasizes the tension between theatre and authority, noting how religious and social critiques impacted the actors and the recognition of theater as a legitimate profession. The opening chapters set the framework for exploring the complex historical narratives that influenced the English stage, providing a foundation for the detailed accounts of actors, their craft, and the evolution of performance arts that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Doran, Dr. (John), 1807-1878 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Lowe, Robert William, 1853-1902 |
| Title | "Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 1 of 3) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Theater -- Great Britain -- History |
| Subject | Actors -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47116 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 962 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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