This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 Excerpt: ...could hardly have been devised. Certain conventionalisms of performance that might well have been discarded have been devoutly preserved: Hamlet still paces the bleak platform of the castle while clad in pumps and the thinnest of blacksilk stockings, and divests himself, in the old artificial way, of his hat and cloak ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 Excerpt: ...could hardly have been devised. Certain conventionalisms of performance that might well have been discarded have been devoutly preserved: Hamlet still paces the bleak platform of the castle while clad in pumps and the thinnest of blacksilk stockings, and divests himself, in the old artificial way, of his hat and cloak immediately on the appearance of the Ghost, with a prescience that the warm work before him will counteract the "nipping and eager air" of night; his abandoned clothes being with ludicrous zeal collected and carried after him, from a sense that he is sure to want them later on in the play, by his friends Horatio and Marcellus., . However, it soon became clear that "Hamlet" was produced less in the hope that the tragedy might prove attractive on the score of its own merits, or that it might provide opportunities for the display of scenery and dresses, than from a conviction that some excitement would be stirred concerning Mr. Irving's representation ot the leading character. The result has iully justified this belief. Although Mr. Irving has on several occasions played Hamlet in the provinces, he has now assumed the part for the first time in London. His performance attracted a very large audience, and, it may be said at once, secured every evidence of complete success. Mr. Irving was applauded as though he were another Garrick; he was recalled at every opportunity, and rewarded with as many crowns of laurel wreaths and bouquets of flowers as though he had been Mdme. Patti herself. This enthusiasm was no doubt excessive, but it may not be condemned as spurious, although certainly containing a suspicious element. Mr. Irving's Hamlet is the conscientious effort of an intelligent and experienced player, and presents just claims...
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Add this copy of Nights at the Play to cart. $20.00, fair condition, Sold by Princeton Antiques Bookservice rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlantic City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1883 by CHATTO & WINDUS.
Add this copy of Nights at the Play; a View of the English Stage to cart. $24.15, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1883 by Chatto and Windus.
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Re-bound by library. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Nights at the Play: a View of the English Stage to cart. $25.81, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1883 by Chatto and Windus.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. With owner's name inside cover. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Large 12mo with red cloth binding. Gilt lettering, black illustration and black decorative bands on backstrip. Black lettering and illustration on front board, black stamp on back. Significant shelf wear, chipping/tearing to top and bottom of backstrip. Cloth faded on boards, bumped corners. Untrimmed page edges. Front and back hinge splits, binding feels a little loose. Some red dye from binding has seeped onto pages, presumably from water damage. Pencil markings light and unobtrusive. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Nights at the Play: a View of the English Stage... to cart. $55.20, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Saraswati Press.
Add this copy of Nights At The Play: A View Of The English Stage... to cart. $56.36, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2012 by Saraswati Press.
Add this copy of Nights at the Play. a View of the English Stage.. to cart. $60.38, very good condition, Sold by Burwood Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wickham Market, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1883 by Chatto & Windus.
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Very good. First Edition. Hardback. No Dustjacket. 8vo. pp xvi, 480. With 32pp publishers catalogue at rear. 155 theatrical reviews. Complete in one volume. Covers slightly soiled and slightly faded but VG. Neat owners signature.
