Adrian Frazier
Behind the Scenes: Yeats, Horniman, and the Struggle for the Abbey Theatre
Behind the Scenes: Yeats, Horniman, and the Struggle for the Abbey Theatre
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Behind the Scenes tells the story of Dublin's Abbey Theatre and its major creative personalities, including W. B. Yeats, Annie Horniman, J. M. Synge, and Lady Gregory. It is a blend of history, sociology, and biography, recreating the forces that shaped the Abbey stage and the political struggles of Ireland. The book is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which seeks to make high-quality scholarship accessible again.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: University of California Press
Behind the Scenes: The Story of Dublin's Famous Abbey Theatre and Its Major Creative Personalities
The Abbey Theatre, a renowned institution in Dublin, has a rich history and has been graced by the presence of several notable creative personalities. Among them are W. B. Yeats, Annie Horniman, J. M. Synge, and Lady Gregory. This captivating book, written by Frazier, delves into the multifaceted story of the Abbey Theatre, encompassing elements of history, sociology, and biography. It explores the powerful forces that shaped the stage, involving actors, audiences, press, financiers, and the iconic poet-playwright who served as its co-director. Frazier's work unfolds an entertaining and suspenseful tale, centered on the undeniably autocratic personality of W.B. Yeats and set against the backdrop of Ireland's political struggles.
This title is a part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, a commitment to seeking out and nurturing the brightest minds in academia. By utilizing print-on-demand technology, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible to a wider audience once again. This particular title was originally published in 1990, contributing to the legacy of UC Press's commitment to preserving and disseminating intellectual discourse.
Through its in-depth exploration of the Abbey Theatre and its creative personalities, Behind the Scenes offers a valuable insight into the cultural and artistic landscape of Ireland during the early 20th century. It sheds light on the collaborative efforts of artists, audiences, and institutions, and highlights the significant impact that the Abbey Theatre had on the development of Irish theater and literature. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, sociology, and literature of Ireland, as well as for theater enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Weight: 363g
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520306110
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