The Complete Writings of Henry James on Art and Drama: Volume 2, Drama
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Annotated, 7/14/2016
EAN 9781107140172, ISBN10: 110714017X
Hardcover, 632 pages, 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.5 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
Henry James's experience of drama began in the New York theatres of his 1850s childhood; in Europe he became familiar with the London theatre and the Théâtre-Français in Paris. He went on to experiment continuously with the 'scenic art' in his fiction, and to write plays himself. This complete collection of James's essays and reviews on drama discusses a range of theatre, including productions of Shakespeare, Tennyson, 'well-made' French plays and early performances of Ibsen. In addition, he characterises some of the great performers of the day, including Irving, Terry, Kemble, Ristori, Coquelin and Salvini. Readers will find James's texts as they first appeared, with a wealth of editorial support, which evokes the colourful world of late Victorian theatre. Many of the items included have not previously been available in a scholarly edition. The editorial apparatus includes a general introduction, a chronology, a textual variants section, and a biographical guide to actors.
List of illustrations
Acknowledgments
A note on James's texts
Chronology
Henry James's life and writings
List of abbreviations
Introduction
Henry James's writings on drama
Glossary of foreign words and phrases
Textual variants
Appendix
'Coquelin'
Biographical notes on actors
Select bibliography.