Thunder in the Air (Oberon Books)

Thunder in the Air (Oberon Books)

by Brian Masters (Author)

Synopsis

For four hundred years the London stage has nurtured great actors. In this celebration of their achievements, Brian Masters recreates their impact in performance, ranging from Thomas Betterton to David Garrick, Edmund Kean, Mrs Siddons, Henry Irving and dozens of others, close to the present day with Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud. Arguing that the work of great actors does not die with them but is passed down in the work of today's stars, Brian Masters brings together the rich tapestry of a unique tradition, utilising both hilarious anecdotal evidence and historical fact.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 300
Publisher: Oberon Books Ltd
Published: 09 Oct 2000

ISBN 10: 1840021691
ISBN 13: 9781840021691

Media Reviews
Book of the Year - Beryl Bainbridge, Daily Telegraph An exhilarating love of the theatre - Masters writes extremely well [and] has plenty of anecdotes to share - The Times A thoroughly researched history of actors and the way in which acting evolves - Daily Mail
Author Bio
Brian Masters is British writer best known for his biographies of mass murderers. He has also written about the British aristocracy and worked as a translator.