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100 1 _aLytton, Henry A.,
_d1865-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Secrets of a Savoyard
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-04-06
508 _aProduced by Moti Ben-Ari, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Secrets of a Savoyard" by Henry A. Lytton is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and career of Lytton, a prominent performer in the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, providing an insider's view of the theatrical world of that era. The book explores his experiences, challenges, and the relationships he formed while working in musical theatre, often reflecting on the art and tradition of the Savoy operas. The opening of the memoir establishes Lytton's nostalgic tone as he reminisces about his long tenure on stage, beginning with his formative years and early misadventures. He narrates his childhood fascination with performance, his struggles as a young actor, and humorous anecdotes about his experiences in school dramatics and early engagements. Importantly, he touches on his personal life, revealing a romantic narrative intertwined with his theatrical journey, including his marriage to fellow performer Louie Henri, which led to their joint engagements. This sets the stage for the broader themes of camaraderie, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic excellence that Lytton will delve into throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLytton, Henry A., 1865-1936
653 _aSullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900. Operas
653 _aSavoy Theatre (London, England)
653 _aSingers -- England -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39392
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