Peter Ackroyd
The English Actor: From Medieval to Modern
The English Actor: From Medieval to Modern
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The 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.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Reaktion Books
The English Actor explores the distinctly English approach to stagecraft, spanning thirty chapters and written by renowned author Peter Ackroyd. With his exceptional narrative skills, 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 the most notable and celebrated actors, encompassing various periods up to the present day. Throughout the text, Ackroyd offers an original and captivating appraisal of how actors have performed and how audiences have reacted since the medieval era, shedding light on the enduring "magic of the stage."
The English Actor charts the uniquely English approach to stagecraft, spanning thirty chapters and written by renowned author Peter Ackroyd. With his exceptional narrative skills, 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 the most notable and celebrated actors, encompassing various periods up to the present day. Throughout the text, Ackroyd offers an original and captivating appraisal of how actors have performed and how audiences have reacted since the medieval era, shedding light on the enduring "magic of the stage."
Weight: 370g
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789148398
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