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100 1 _aIles, George,
_d1852-1942
245 1 0 _aLittle Masterpieces of Autobiography: Actors
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1999-04-01
505 0 _aJoseph Jefferson -- Edwin Booth -- Charlotte Cushman -- Clara Morris -- Sir Henry Irving -- Henry Brodribb Irving -- Ellen Terry -- Richard Mansfield -- Tommaso Salvini -- Adelaide Ristori.
508 _aScanned and proofed by Ron Burkey
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAutobiographies
653 _aActors -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1702
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