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Queens of the Stage: 5 Classic Books Celebrating Women of the Theatre

Heroines of the Modern Stage, Ellen Terry and Her Sisters, The Comedienne, Later Queens of the French Stage, etc.

2025

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Queens of the Stage: 5 Classic Books Celebrating Women of the Theatre brilliantly compiles an eclectic array of literary styles and perspectives, illuminating the manifold dimensions of women's contributions to the theatrical world. This curated anthology is a vibrant tapestry of essays and narratives that traverse the grand spectrums of history and performance arts, providing intricate portrayals of iconic female figures in theatre. The collection’s unifying theme underscores the resili...

2025

EN

The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections is the autobiography of Ellen Terry, a prominent English actress known for her extraordinary contributions to the theater during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this engaging narrative, Terry recounts her experiences from her childhood in a theatrical family to her rise as one of the most celebrated actresses of her time. Through vivid recollections, she shares anecdotes from her personal life, insights into her relationships w...

The Russian Ballet

A Comprehensive Journey Through Russian Ballet's Cultural Legacy

2021

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In "The Russian Ballet," Ellen Terry delves into the enchanting world of Russian ballet, capturing its evolution, stylistic nuances, and cultural significance during the turn of the 20th century. Written in a lyrical prose style marked by Terry's vivid descriptive prowess, the book combines personal anecdotes with critical analysis, offering a rich exploration of prominent figures such as Anna Pavlova and the influence of the Ballets Russes. This work not only serves as a historical accoun...

The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections

Enriched edition. An Intimate Journey Through Victorian Theater and Women's Struggles

2019

EN

Ellen Terry's "The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections" is a poignant and introspective narrative that delves deep into the life of one of the most celebrated actresses of the Victorian era. With a distinctive and engaging literary style, Terry blends rich personal anecdotes with societal observations, capturing the complexities of her artistic journey and the cultural climate of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her reflections are imbued with vivid imagery and emotional...


2025

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There is no need to enlarge here upon the vogue which the Russian Ballet, or rather that company of dancers which has become familiar outside its own country under that title, has achieved in England, France, Germany, and America. Sufficient testimony to that is provided by the appearance of this book, which seeks to present a souvenir of the performances with which so many spectators have been delighted. It may be interesting, however, to sketch briefly the history of the ballet as a form...


Unabridged

18 min

2009

EN

Along with historical narrative, hear rare recordings of some of the most people in history, including Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, William Howard Taft, James Whitcomb Riley, O. Henry, Arthur Conan Doyle, William Gillette, Theodore Roosevelt, Ellen Terry, King George V, and Amelia Earhart. Recording obtained and published by Rick Sheridan.

Abridged

2 hours 5 min

2000

EN

Historical recordings of actors from the beginning of the recording era. CD 1: Historical Shakespeare performances by Ainley, John Barrymore, Bourchier, Casson, Forbes-Robertson, John Geilgud (1920s and 1940s). CD 2: A miscellany. Some startling historical performances in a wide range of works from Edith Evans, Charles Laughton, Noel Coward, Sarah Bernhardt, Fred Terry, Laurel and Hardy, Edwin Booth, Bransby Williams, Jean Cocteau, Feodor Chaliapin and others.