{"product_id":"the-english-actor-from-medieval-to-modern-9781789146998","title":"The English Actor: From Medieval to Modern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe English Actor charts the uniquely English approach to stagecraft, from the Church tradition of Mystery Plays to modern methods. It also explores the biographies of notable and celebrated actors. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 416 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe English Actor explores the distinctly English approach to stagecraft, spanning thirty chapters and written by Peter Ackroyd. With remarkable narrative skill, Ackroyd delves into the origins of acting, tracing its roots back to the Church tradition of Mystery Plays and flourishing during the Renaissance. He also discusses the evolution of acting techniques that followed the advent of film and television. Additionally, the book delves into the biographies of renowned and celebrated actors, encompassing their contributions up to the present day. Throughout the text, Ackroyd offers an original and captivating perspective on the art of acting and the enduring magic of the stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe English Actor charts the uniquely English approach to stagecraft, spanning thirty chapters and written by Peter Ackroyd. With remarkable narrative skill, Ackroyd delves into the origins of acting, tracing its roots back to the Church tradition of Mystery Plays and flourishing during the Renaissance. He also discusses the evolution of acting techniques that followed the advent of film and television. Additionally, the book delves into the biographies of renowned and celebrated actors, encompassing their contributions up to the present day. Throughout the text, Ackroyd offers an original and captivating perspective on the art of acting and the enduring magic of the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 808g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 241 x 168 x 38 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781789146998\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Ackroyd","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102111002874,"sku":"9781789146998","price":14.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1677854481195_book.jpg?v=1678174432","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-english-actor-from-medieval-to-modern-9781789146998","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}