Publisher's Synopsis
Duse and the French is a book written by Victor Mapes and originally published in 1898. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of the Italian actress Eleonora Duse, who was known for her exceptional talent and dramatic performances on stage. The book focuses on Duse's relationship with the French theatre and her impact on the French theatre scene. It explores her collaborations with French playwrights and directors, and her influence on French theatre culture. The book also provides insight into Duse's personal life, including her relationships with other actors, directors, and writers. Throughout the book, Mapes provides a critical analysis of Duse's work, highlighting her strengths and weaknesses as an actress. He also explores the challenges she faced in her career, including financial struggles and personal tragedies. Overall, Duse and the French is a comprehensive and insightful examination of one of the most influential actresses of the late 19th century and her impact on the French theatre scene.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.
