An Actor´s Work: A Student´s Diary
Konstantin Stanislavski
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Description for An Actor´s Work: A Student´s Diary
Hardback. Stanislavski's 'system' has dominated actor-training in the West since his writings were first translated into English in the 1920s and 30s. Translating Stanislavski's huge manual, this work includes two books known as "An Actor Prepares" and "Building A Character", presented in a colloquial and readable style for contemporary actors. Translator(s): Benedetti, Jean. Num Pages: 728 pages, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1362.
Stanislavski's `system' has dominated actor-training in the West since his writings were first translated into English in the 1920s and 30s. His systematic attempt to outline a psycho-physical technique for acting single-handedly revolutionized standards of acting in the theatre. Until now, readers and students have had to contend with inaccurate, misleading and difficult-to-read English-language versions. Some of the mistranslations have resulted in profound distortions in the way his system has been interpreted and taught. At last, Jean Benedetti has succeeded in translating Stanislavski's huge manual into a lively, fascinating ... Read more
Stanislavski's `system' has dominated actor-training in the West since his writings were first translated into English in the 1920s and 30s. His systematic attempt to outline a psycho-physical technique for acting single-handedly revolutionized standards of acting in the theatre. Until now, readers and students have had to contend with inaccurate, misleading and difficult-to-read English-language versions. Some of the mistranslations have resulted in profound distortions in the way his system has been interpreted and taught. At last, Jean Benedetti has succeeded in translating Stanislavski's huge manual into a lively, fascinating ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
736
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
1192g
Number of Pages
700
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415422239
SKU
V9780415422239
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Reviews for An Actor´s Work: A Student´s Diary
'A lively new translation by Jean Benedetti ... Stanislavski was provocative, controversial - and, as An Actor's Work confirms, a genius.' - The Times of London 'A volume that clearly communicates the entire system ... it should be made required reading. - The Guardian 'Benedetti has done an excellent job... ... Read more