02557cam a22003373u 4500 52357 UtSlPG 20260610134215.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Hatton, Joseph, 1841-1907 Henry Irving's Impressions of America : Narrated in a Series of Sketches, Chronicles, and Conversations Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-06-17 Produced by Giovanni Fini, Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Henry Irving's Impressions of America" by Joseph Hatton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences and reflections of the renowned English actor Henry Irving during his tour of America, offering insights into both the theatrical world and cultural exchanges between England and America. The text likely explores themes of admiration, cultural differences, and the complexity of public perception surrounding an artist touring in a foreign land. The opening of the text introduces us to Henry Irving's anticipation of his American tour, highlighting his confidence and optimism about being received warmly by American audiences. It captures conversations about the theatrical life and speculative expectations of Irving's performance style in comparison to American tastes, setting the stage for the complexities of his experience. The narrative showcases Irving's interactions with fellow actors and friends, who offer their opinions on how the audiences might respond to his artistry, creating an atmosphere of curiosity and apprehension about the reception he would face upon arrival. Hatton's tone suggests a blend of admiration for Irving and commentary on the cultural nuances that may influence the tour's success. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Description and travel Actors -- Great Britain -- Biography Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905 -- Travel -- United States British -- United States -- History -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52357 93191 93191