Personal reminiscences of Henry Irving by Bram Stoker
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"Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving" by Bram Stoker is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The text offers insights into the life and career of the renowned actor Henry Irving, detailing his journey from obscurity to acclaim and highlighting the impact he had on the theater world. Stoker, having been a close friend of Irving for nearly three decades, provides a personal perspective on Irving’s artistry, personality, and the
friendships he cultivated along the way. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by recounting the author's first encounter with Henry Irving at the Theatre Royal in Dublin in 1867. Stoker vividly describes Irving's portrayal of Captain Absolute, emphasizing the remarkable quality of his acting that distinguished him from others. As the narrative progresses, it hints at the evolution of both Irving's craft and Stoker’s own critical voice, exploring the transformative power of performance and the challenges faced by artists in a shifting theatrical landscape. Through a blend of personal memory and critical reflection, the memoir unfolds the rich tapestry of Irving’s professional life and the profound influence he had on his peers and the theater industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stoker, Bram, 1847-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | Personal reminiscences of Henry Irving |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: William Heinemann,1906,copyright 1907. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Reminiscences_of_Henry_Irving |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing 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: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Actors -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68779 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68779-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1175 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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