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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book challenges conventional wisdom, exploring a paradoxical theory about acting that dismisses the role of heightened emotionality or "sensibility" in great acting, instead emphasizing the importance of calculated technique and self-control. The author draws on examples from the French theater, but the ideas extend to a broader understanding of acting and artistic expression. The book delves into the historical context of acting styles, contrasting the "natural" and the "artificial," and examines the relationship between the actor and the dramatic text. Ultimately, it argues that the greatest actors are those who master their craft through study and practice, using their intellect and imagination to create a powerful illusion of reality on stage, rather than relying solely on emotional impulses. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.