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IN writing a biography Of a man like Charles Macklin, one should, as it seems to me, endeavour to collect from the various records of the time contemporary portraits and criticism of the man and his fellows. These should be given in their own language and without paraphrase, wherever the scope and nature Of the extracts make quotation possible. I must admit that the following out Of this plan is apt to make a book appear, to a great extent, a work Of paste and scissors, to which a kindly critic would perhaps add - and research. Be this as it may, I am still of Opinion that the research, the scissors, and the paste, in the order named, are of greater value to the reader than the biographer's pen. And it is for this reason that I have endeavoured, wherever possible.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the life and career of Charles Macklin, a prominent 18th-century actor and playwright who made many reforms to stage management and elocution. The author includes many anecdotes and contemporary sources to paint a vivid picture of Macklin's life. The book also discusses the impact of Macklin's reforms on the theatrical world of his time, and how they helped to shape modern acting techniques. Macklin's story is set against the backdrop of the 18th-century theatre, and the book provides insights into the social and cultural values of the period. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive biography of a significant figure in theatre history, and sheds light on the evolution of acting and stagecraft during the 18th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331026310_0
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