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... critic and theorist of the drama since Aristotle , a truly impressive distinction . In 1767 a progressive German National Theatre was founded in the city of Hamburg . Its life was brief , two years only , but its impact on the theatre ...
... critic and theorist of the drama since Aristotle , a truly impressive distinction . In 1767 a progressive German National Theatre was founded in the city of Hamburg . Its life was brief , two years only , but its impact on the theatre ...
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... critic ; and the prolific student of American middle - class manners , Clyde Fitch . It was a rich period in American acting , with Edwin Forrest , Joe Jefferson , famous for his acting in Rip Van Winkle , Robert B. Mantell , E. H. ...
... critic ; and the prolific student of American middle - class manners , Clyde Fitch . It was a rich period in American acting , with Edwin Forrest , Joe Jefferson , famous for his acting in Rip Van Winkle , Robert B. Mantell , E. H. ...
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... critic , was a strong and constructive force on the English stage . In production partnership with J. E. Vedrenne , he produced most of Shaw's plays , playing many leading roles , and also several of Ibsen's plays . Apart from his own ...
... critic , was a strong and constructive force on the English stage . In production partnership with J. E. Vedrenne , he produced most of Shaw's plays , playing many leading roles , and also several of Ibsen's plays . Apart from his own ...
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How Drama Was Born | 1 |
The Theatre of Greece | 6 |
Roman Spectacle | 33 |
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