William Archer fu uno scrittore e critico teatrale scozzese che, per la maggior parte della sua carriera, ebbe sede a Londra. Fu un primo sostenitore delle opere di Henrik Ibsen e un amico intimo e sostenitore di Bernard Shaw. Nonostante avesse inizialmente studiato legge, Archer rimase profondamente affascinato dal teatro, affermandosi rapidamente come un'influente figura letteraria a Londra.
This collection brings together three of Henrik Ibsen's early plays, which offer a window into the playwright's early style and themes. With a critical introduction and notes by noted Ibsen scholars Edmund Gosse and William Archer, this volume is an essential addition to any theater lover's library.
This collection contains all of Henrik Ibsen's plays, including peer gynt, a doll's house, ghosts, and hedda gabler, among others. It also includes introductions by William Archer and C. H. Herford, who provide insights into Ibsen's life and works. This is a must-have collection for fans of Ibsen and readers interested in modern drama.
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Accolta gelidamente alla prima assoluta di Monaco (1891), poco amata in Scandinavia per la sua estraneità culturale e di costume, in Italia Hedda Gabler , pur non divenendo mai popolare, fu comunque assunta tra i cavalli di battaglia delle primedonne, a cominciare dalla Duse, né mancò di turbare la critica contemporanea: «simbolica e realista», «pallida elegante, fredda», disse Giovanni Pozza; e Scipio Slataper, nella sua tesi di laurea su Ibsen , parlò di «isterica passione», di «qualche cosa che ci fa star zitti e meravigliati». Nel riproporre questa figura di donna gelida e asessuata, amante della vita come eroina dell'estetismo, Franco Quadri ne percorre e analizza, nella sua nota introduttiva, la vicenda ormai secolare sulle scene italiane.
Mercer County, West Virginia, has a rich history that predates the Civil War by nearly 25 years. The book explores the county's origins, highlighting its development and significance in the context of American history. It delves into the lives of early settlers, the cultural influences that shaped the region, and the socio-political dynamics leading up to the Civil War. Through detailed narratives and historical insights, readers gain an understanding of how Mercer County played a pivotal role in the broader tapestry of American society during a transformative era.