The Life and Life-Work of Samuel Phelps (Classic Reprint): With Three Portraits and Copies of Letters From Men of Eminence and Other Original Documents of Interest to Play-Goers - Couverture souple

Phelps, W. May

9781334491580: The Life and Life-Work of Samuel Phelps (Classic Reprint): With Three Portraits and Copies of Letters From Men of Eminence and Other Original Documents of Interest to Play-Goers

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ISBN 10 : 1334491585 ISBN 13 : 9781334491580

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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A window into the life and work of Samuel Phelps, a cornerstone of Victorian theatre.

This memoir collects portraits, letters, and original documents that illuminate a bold era in English stage history. It traces Phelps’s life from his beginnings to his years as a celebrated manager and actor, highlighting the craft, dedication, and values that guided his work at Sadler’s Wells and beyond.

Readers will gain a vivid sense of the drama world he shaped, the people he influenced, and the enduring impact of his stagecraft on audiences and fellow players alike.

Personal portraits and a sense of Phelps’s character as a husband, father, and devoted colleague

A detailed look at his management style, productions, and artistic choices

Contemporary letters and documents that reveal the era’s theatrical culture

Context for the life of a 19th-century English stage outsider who helped elevate the drama

Ideal for readers of theater history and fans of Victorian drama who want to understand the men and moments that defined an age.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1334491585
ISBN 13: 9781334491580
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Nombre de pages: 460
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The Life and Life-Work of Samuel Phelps (Classic Reprint)

W. May Phelps, John Forbes-Robertson

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ISBN 10 : 1334491585 ISBN 13 : 9781334491580

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating biography charts the remarkable life and career of Samuel Phelps, one of the most influential figures in the history of English theater. The author traces Phelps's early years as an aspiring actor, his triumphs at the helm of Sadler's Wells Theatre, and his subsequent tenure at Drury Lane. Through meticulously researched accounts of Phelps's groundbreaking productions and incisive analysis of his legendary performances, the book offers a comprehensive examination of his artistic legacy. Phelps's impact on the theatrical landscape is explored in depth, including his instrumental role in popularizing Shakespeare's plays and elevating the art of acting. This insightful biography sheds new light on Phelps's boundless passion for theater and his enduring contribution to the preservation of English dramatic heritage. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781334491580_0

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