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

Hamlet: From An Actor�������s Prompt Book is a book written by Herbert Beerbohm Tree in 1896. This book is a unique and fascinating insight into the performance of Hamlet, as it contains the actor's prompt book from his own production of the play. The prompt book includes Tree's own notes, cues, and suggestions for the actors, as well as his own interpretation of the character of Hamlet. The book also includes photographs of Tree in the role of Hamlet, as well as illustrations and diagrams of the set and stage design. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of theatre and the performance of Shakespeare's plays. It provides a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest actors of his time and his approach to one of the most iconic roles in theatre history.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.