A National Theater

Scheme And Estimates

von William Archer, H. Granville Barker

208 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""A National Theater: Scheme and Estimates"" is a book written by William Archer that proposes a plan for the creation of a national theater in the United Kingdom. Published in 1907, the book outlines the author's vision for a theater that would showcase the best of British drama and provide a platform for new talent to emerge. The book begins with an introduction that sets out the need for a national theater and explains the author's motivations for writing the book. Archer then goes on to propose a detailed plan for the construction and operation of the theater, including estimates of the costs involved. The proposed theater would be located in London and would have multiple stages, rehearsal rooms, and other facilities. The book also includes a discussion of the types of plays that would be performed at the theater, as well as the role of the theater in promoting British culture and identity. Overall, ""A National Theater: Scheme and Estimates"" is a comprehensive and detailed proposal for the creation of a national theater in the United Kingdom. It provides a valuable insight into the cultural and artistic landscape of the time and remains relevant today as a historical document and a source of inspiration for those interested in theater and the arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

• Themen: Kunst Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft
• ISBN: 9781432650001
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC