Hamlet: From An Actor's Prompt Book (1896)

Tree, Herbert Beerbohm

ISBN 10: 1104173999 / ISBN 13: 9781104173999

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hamlet: From An Actor's Prompt Book (1896)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104173999
• ISBN 13: 9781104173999
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Hamlet: From An Actor�������s Prompt Book (1896) is a book written by Herbert Beerbohm Tree, an English actor and theatre manager. The book contains the complete script of William Shakespeare�������s play Hamlet, as well as Tree�������s personal annotations and stage directions from his own performance of the play in 1896. The annotations and stage directions provide insight into Tree�������s interpretation of the play and his approach to acting the role of Hamlet. The book also includes photographs from Tree�������s production, showcasing the costumes and set design used during the performance. Overall, Hamlet: From An Actor�������s Prompt Book (1896) offers a unique perspective on one of Shakespeare�������s most famous plays, as well as a glimpse into the mind of one of the most celebrated actors of his time.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.