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Stoker, Bram
1847
1912
Stoker, Abraham
Personal reminiscences of Henry Irving
$aUnited Kingdom :$bWilliam Heinemann,$c1906,copyright 1907.
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"Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving" by Bram Stoker is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The text offers insights into the life and career of the renowned actor Henry Irving, detailing his journey from obscurity to acclaim and highlighting the impact he had on the theater world. Stoker, having been a close friend of Irving for nearly three decades, provides a personal perspective on Irving’s artistry, personality, and the friendships he cultivated along the way. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by recounting the author's first encounter with Henry Irving at the Theatre Royal in Dublin in 1867. Stoker vividly describes Irving's portrayal of Captain Absolute, emphasizing the remarkable quality of his acting that distinguished him from others. As the narrative progresses, it hints at the evolution of both Irving's craft and Stoker’s own critical voice, exploring the transformative power of performance and the challenges faced by artists in a shifting theatrical landscape. Through a blend of personal memory and critical reflection, the memoir unfolds the rich tapestry of Irving’s professional life and the profound influence he had on his peers and the theater industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/personalreminisc00stokiala
20200606213249stoker
1906
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Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Actors -- Great Britain -- Biography
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Biographies
Category: British Literature
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