"Their Majesties' Servants" by Dr. Doran is a historical exploration of English theater, tracing its growth and changes through the stories of famous performers from Thomas Betterton to Edmund Kean. The book kicks off by looking at the deep history of drama, from ancient Greece and Rome to early English traditions. It shows how tough it was for actors and theaters to gain respect because of clashes with religious and social beliefs and illustrates the ongoing struggle for recognition of their craft. By explaining these conflicts, the author sets the stage for a detailed look at the actors' lives, their artistic skills, and the growth of performance art over time.
"Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 1 of 3)
By Dr. (John) Doran
Walk through centuries of dramatic artistry as you uncover the thrilling world of English theater and the captivating figures who struggled to make their mark.
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About the AuthorJohn Doran was an English editor and miscellaneous writer of Irish parentage, wrote a number of works dealing with the lighter phases of manners, antiquities, and social history, often bearing punning titles, e.g., Table Traits with Something on Them (1854), and Knights and their Days. He edited Horace Walpole's Journal of the Reign of George III.. Among other posts, Doran was for a short time editor of The Athenaeum.
John Doran was an English editor and miscellaneous writer of Irish parentage, wrote a number of works dealing with the lighter phases of manners, antiquities, and social history, often bearing punning titles, e.g., Table Traits with Something on Them (1854), and Knights and their Days. He edited Horace Walpole's Journal of the Reign of George III.. Among other posts, Doran was for a short time editor of The Athenaeum.
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