02342cam a22003253u 4500 47116 UtSlPG 20260610134101.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Doran, Dr. (John), 1807-1878 "Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 1 of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-14 Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Their Majesties' Servants" by Dr. Doran is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an expansive analysis of the evolution of the English stage, focusing on notable figures from Thomas Betterton to Edmund Kean. It chronicles the cultural and social contexts surrounding theatrical performances and actors throughout English history, reflecting on the significance of these individuals in the development of theater as an art form. At the start of the text, the author discusses the historical emergence of drama, highlighting its ancient roots from various cultures, including the Greeks, Romans, and early English practices. Doran emphasizes the tension between theatre and authority, noting how religious and social critiques impacted the actors and the recognition of theater as a legitimate profession. The opening chapters set the framework for exploring the complex historical narratives that influenced the English stage, providing a foundation for the detailed accounts of actors, their craft, and the evolution of performance arts that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Theater -- Great Britain -- History Actors -- Great Britain Lowe, Robert William, 1853-1902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47116 87955 87955