02389cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450049001412640051001903000047002413360026002883370026003143380036003405000031003765050194004075080038006015201276006395340045019156530020019606530024019808560042020049990017020461702UtSlPG20260610133048.0mcr n260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCT1 aIles, George,d1852-194210aLittle Masterpieces of Autobiography: Actors 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1999  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1999-04-010 aJoseph Jefferson -- Edwin Booth -- Charlotte Cushman -- Clara Morris -- Sir Henry Irving -- Henry Brodribb Irving -- Ellen Terry -- Richard Mansfield -- Tommaso Salvini -- Adelaide Ristori.  aScanned and proofed by Ron Burkey  a"Little Masterpieces of Autobiography: Actors" by George Iles is a collection of autobiographical accounts revolving around prominent figures in the world of acting, likely written during the late 19th century. The work features influential actors such as Joseph Jefferson, Edwin Booth, Charlotte Cushman, and Clara Morris, among others. The overarching theme focuses on the lives and insights of these artists, revealing their thoughts on the craft of acting, personal experiences, and the relationships between playwrights and performers.  The opening of the collection sets the stage with a preface that emphasizes the collaborative nature of theater, where playwrights and actors must work in harmony for successful productions. It begins with Joseph Jefferson sharing his journey to become a celebrated actor and his experiences portraying Rip Van Winkle. Notably, the segment captures his reflections on the challenges of acting, the creative process, and the emotional depth required for performance. As the volume progresses, readers can expect to delve into the perspectives and anecdotes of other notable actors, each shedding light on the hard work, dedication, and artistry essential to the theatrical profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAutobiographies  aActors -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1702  c43816d43816