The English Stage: Being an Account of the Victorian Drama

"The English Stage: Being an Account of the Victorian Drama" by Augustin Filon is a detailed look at how theatre changed and grew during the time of Queen Victoria in England. The book looks closely at the well-known actors and playwrights of the time, as well as the important ideas and cultural shifts that changed what people wanted to see on stage. The story starts by comparing famous actors, like Edmund Kean and Macready, and then moves to analyzing the world in which they worked. It paints a lively image of the theatre world between 1820 and 1830, discussing how actors were seen by society and the downfall of old, respected theaters, while also noting new writers and plays that were becoming popular. The book shows how these theatrical changes both mirrored and affected the bigger changes happening in society, giving readers a full understanding of Victorian drama and why it matters.