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100 1 _aWinter, William,
_d1836-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Life of David Belasco; Vol. 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aCompleted after William Winter's death by William Jefferson Winter.
500 _aRelease date is 2020-06-22
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Life of David Belasco; Vol. 1" by William Winter is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and career of David Belasco, a significant figure in the American theater, detailing his early influences, struggles, and rise in the theatrical world. It captures the essence of Belasco's contributions as an actor, playwright, and manager, shedding light on the historical context of American theater during his time. The opening of this memoir introduces David Belasco's ancestry and formative years in both British Columbia and San Francisco, illuminating the challenges faced by his immigrant family. It highlights his early education, theatrical inclinations encouraged by his parents, and various childhood experiences that shaped his artistic sensibilities. Through engaging anecdotes, we learn about Belasco's initial forays into acting and writing, showcasing his passion for the theater and the significant relationships that helped guide him on his journey toward becoming a defining force in American drama. This foundational portion sets up a promising exploration of Belasco's life and career, revealing the socio-economic backdrop against which his artistic talents flourished. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTheater -- United States
653 _aBelasco, David, 1853-1931
700 1 _aWinter, William Jefferson,
_d1878-1929
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62448
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