Project Gutenberg 2004-09-09 Public domain in the USA. 154 Spence, Edward Fordham 1860 1932 Our Stage and Its Critics By "E.F.S." of "The Westminster Gazette" Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Our Stage and Its Critics" by Edward Fordham Spence is a collection of essays written during the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1910. This work delves into the state of British drama, examining the roles and challenges of dramatic critics, as well as discussing the nuances of theatre production in England at that time. The author expresses a desire for a more vibrant national theatre that reflects the complexities and aspirations of modern life, emphasizing the importance of nurturing talent among playwrights and performers. The opening of the book begins with a preface that articulates Spence's mixed feelings about the current condition of the British stage, oscillating between optimism and concern. He comments on the lack of originality in much of the theatre, lamenting how commercialism and tradition often overshadow genuine artistic expression. Spence discusses the progress made towards creating a modern national drama while holding the notion that many critiques of modern theatre stem from a misunderstanding of the public's appetite. The author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the role of the critic as both a commentator and a participant in the dramatic arts, outlining the responsibilities and challenges they face in a rapidly evolving artistic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Drama Criticism Theater -- Great Britain PN Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 593382 2025-08-06T05:22:18.676284 text/html 569420 2024-10-28T20:22:55 text/html 304088 2025-08-06T05:22:27.129228 application/epub+zip 308904 2025-08-06T05:22:21.654254 application/epub+zip 294924 2025-08-06T05:22:20.462267 application/epub+zip 500391 2025-08-06T05:22:31.705237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 465789 2025-08-06T05:22:26.354225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 453621 2022-09-07T02:02:33.491007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 536317 2025-08-06T05:22:17.791305 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 516596 2024-10-28T20:22:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16723 2025-08-06T05:22:31.832185 application/rdf+xml 10455 2025-08-06T05:22:20.955250 image/jpeg 2763 2025-08-06T05:22:20.706241 image/jpeg 293709 2025-08-06T05:22:18.721277 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog