Seven Plays: As Performed By Madame Helena Modjeska, Countess Bozenta (1883)

Seven Plays: As Performed By Madame Helena Modjeska, Countess Bozenta (1883) is a collection of seven plays by William Shakespeare, as adapted and performed by the renowned Polish-American actress Madame Helena Modjeska, who was also known as Countess Bozenta. The plays included in this collection are Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, Merchant of Venice, Othello, and As You Like It. Madame Modjeska was famous for her performances of Shakespearean plays and was known for her ability to bring depth and nuance to her characters. In this collection, readers can experience her interpretations of some of Shakespeare's most iconic works. The book includes introductions to each play, written by Madame Modjeska herself, in which she discusses her approach to the roles and her interpretation of the characters. The introductions provide insight into the creative process of one of the greatest Shakespearean actresses of the 19th century. Overall, Seven Plays: As Performed By Madame Helena Modjeska, Countess Bozenta (1883) is a must-read for fans of Shakespeare and anyone interested in the history of theater and performance. It offers a unique perspective on some of the most beloved plays in the English language, as seen through the eyes of one of its most celebrated practitioners.Plays Also Written By Alexandre Dumas, Friedrich Schiller And Include Cymbeline, Romeo And Juliet, Frou Frou, As You Like It, Camille, Mary Stuart, Twelfth Night.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.