British public I have had a double gratification first in my own study and enjoyment of a work whose importance, as a very brilliant and comprehensive study of its subject, was at once recognized both in England and I taly, when it was published last year in Milan ;and next, because it seems to me to lend a really effective helping hand to a movement in which many of us more perhaps than is often imagined are keenly interested. For Dr. Borsa when he complains, in his first pages, of the lack among us of a good prose drama, when he chronicles his own regrets and those of intelligent and interested foreign critics such, for instance, as M. Auguste Filon at this want in our national life, yet comes to admit later on in his own pages, and to admit with sympathetic interest and approval, the many efforts, sometimes tentative as yet, but enthusiastic, many-sided, and often crowned with (even commercial) success, which are being made at this moment in our midst to meet that want. His book said Mr.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book delves into the state of contemporary drama in England, exploring its strengths, weaknesses, and the factors influencing its evolution. It examines the persistent issue of the lack of compelling prose drama in London's theatrical scene, a problem acknowledged by theatergoers, critics, and playwrights alike. The author analyzes the role of various stakeholders, including actor-managers, theater proprietors, and the Lord Chamberlain's office, in shaping the theatrical landscape. The book also highlights the influence of music halls and other forms of popular entertainment in shaping audience preferences. It further discusses the impact of social and cultural norms, the ongoing debate surrounding censorship, and the potential impact of external forces such as American theatrical trusts. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the challenges and opportunities facing English drama, offering insights into its past, present, and potential future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331176916_0
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