Gaiety and George Grossmith: Random Reflections on the Serious Business of Enjoyment (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Professionally, Grossmith is the lightest, the airiest, the most irresponsible of men. Occasionally, Off the stage Of course, he is seen in graver mood. Still, gaiety remains his lifework; and just as most men reflect their business in their personality, when they are away from it in their leisure hours, so Grossmith in private life is - well, far from forlorn. Rarely is he so grave that he can forget to be gay. But behind the personality Of Grossmith the jester, there is always Gros smith the man - a shrewd although tolerant Observer, to whom all the world's a stage, the most interesting, in fact, Of all possible stages. He knows well his London, while he knows even better his Paris. And he has put his knowledge to some account.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This is a collection of reminiscences from George Grossmith, a turn-of-the-century English actor, who performed in the heyday of the Gaiety Theatre and was a close contemporary of the great impresario George Edwardes. Covering a wide range of topics, from the philosophy of acting to the social customs of the time, Grossmith reflects on the nature of love and the ways in which it manifested in the bohemian world of the theater. From his observations on the craft of acting and the nature of dramatic illusion to his frank and funny anecdotes about the scandalous love affairs of his fellow actors, Grossmith offers a unique perspective on the lighter side of life in an era of unparalleled theatrical achievement. His insights into early 20th-century culture and society are sharp, witty, and highly entertaining. 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 # 9781334100772_0
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