Publisher's Synopsis
Miller's Modern Acting Drama is a book that was first published in 1834 by John Miller. The book is a collection of some of the most popular plays that were produced at the London Theatres during the early 19th century. The plays included in the book are all written in the style of modern acting, which was a popular style of theatre at the time.The book contains a variety of plays, including tragedies, comedies, and dramas. Some of the most popular plays included in the book are The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, The School for Scandal by Sheridan, The Gamester by Edward Moore, and The Duenna by Sheridan. The book also includes plays by other well-known playwrights of the time, such as John O'Keeffe and George Colman.Each play in the book is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides some background information on the play and its author. The book also includes a glossary of terms that were commonly used in the theatre during the early 19th century.Overall, Miller's Modern Acting Drama is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theatre and the popular plays of the early 19th century. The book provides a glimpse into the world of theatre during this time period and showcases some of the most popular plays of the era.Subject To The Provisions Of The Dramatic Copyright Act.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.
