
The English Stage
Being An Account Of The Victorian Drama
Augustin Filon(Author)
Alpha Editions (Publisher)
Published on 5. August 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
162 pages
978-93-5484-212-2 (ISBN)
Description
A vivid doorway into a century of live storytelling, The English Stage opens a window on Victorian drama as it thrilled, unsettled, and educated its audiences. A clear, lively account that treats performance as history in motion, it invites readers to walk the London streets where plays were born, discussed, and debated.
This volume is more than a history; it is a carefully structured journey through historical theatre analysis and drama history text that illuminates victorian england theatre from the stage to the spectator. It offers a thoughtful, non-fiction perspective on stagecraft and performance, tracing dramatic criticism history and the evolution of audience culture. For scholars and students alike, it provides a solid research reference for scholars and a compelling lens for student theatre study, blending literary reverence with accessible, conversational clarity.
Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition is a foundational overview for anyone exploring london stage history, victorian drama overview, and the broader trajectory of victorian theatre bibliography. A must for casual readers and classic-literature collectors seeking a careful, engaging, expertly curates companion to the era's performances and their enduring impact.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Delhi
India
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
245 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5484-212-2 (9789354842122)
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