9781331026310 - Charles Macklin Classic Reprint by Edward Abbott Parry (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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.