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100	1		_aWinter, William, _d1836-1917
245	1	0	_aShadows of the Stage
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-07-18
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Shadows of the Stage" by William Winter is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a collection of essays reflecting on the theatrical history and art of acting, with a strong focus on notable figures from the author's era. It highlights famous actors such as Edwin Booth and Henry Irving, exploring their contributions and the evolution of drama over several decades. At the start of the book, the author reminisces about John Lowin, an actor from Shakespeare's time, discussing his life, experiences, and the nostalgia that surrounds the “good old times” of theatre. Winter sets the tone by portraying the sense of loss felt by contemporary actors, who look back on earlier eras with a blend of admiration and melancholy. The opening delves into how actors of past eras — with their unique talents and artistry — have shaped the stage, while Winter also comments on the broader evolution of theatrical practice leading up to his own time, suggesting a tension between nostalgia and progress in the performing arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aActresses
653			_aTheater -- History
653			_aActors
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18860
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