pt. 1. Theatres for audiences -- pt. 2. The actors' life -- pt. 3. Behind the scenes -- pt. 4. Management -- pt. 5. The author's work.
Summary:
An anthology of nineteenth century journalism, memoirs of actors and managers, contracts, theater regulations, critical writings, and statements to parlimentary committees ; forms an eloquent testimony to the turbulent spirit of the theater of that time.
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