Guide to the study of stage art. Theory

The book written by the teacher of the Imperial Theater School N.I. Swedensov (1831-1886), is a theoretical guide to stage art. The book gives a general characteristic of stage art, a comparative analysis of two schools of dramatic art - classical and real is carried out, describes the division of roles into roles. In addition to general information on the theory of recitation, facial expressions and gestures, it contains a presentation of theories of stage expression of sensations, thoughts, affects and passions.
The book will be useful to professional actors, students and teachers of theater universities, as well as everyone who is interested in the theory of stage art.
4th edition, corrected