Hamlet From The Actor's Standpoint Its Representatives, And A Comparison Of Their Performance (1890)

Hamlet From The Actor�������s Standpoint: Its Representatives, And A Comparison Of Their Performance (1890) is a book written by Henry Pitt Phelps that explores the famous Shakespearean play, Hamlet, from the perspective of actors who have portrayed the titular character. The book delves into the various interpretations of the character by different actors and provides a detailed analysis of their performances. Phelps compares the performances of notable actors such as Edmund Kean, William Charles Macready, and David Garrick, among others. The book also includes a discussion of the play's other characters and their portrayal by different actors. Hamlet From The Actor�������s Standpoint provides a unique and insightful perspective on one of Shakespeare's most iconic plays and is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of acting and Shakespearean drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.