Some Famous Hamlets: From Burbage To Fechter (1884)

""From Burbage to Fechter"" is a book written by Austin Brereton and published in 1884. The book is a collection of essays that examine the different interpretations of the character of Hamlet in various theatrical productions. Brereton explores the performances of some of the most famous actors who have portrayed Hamlet, including Richard Burbage, David Garrick, Edmund Kean, William Charles Macready, and Charles Fechter. The author analyzes the different approaches that each actor took to the role, and how their performances influenced the way the character of Hamlet has been portrayed over time. Brereton's book provides a fascinating insight into the history of Hamlet on stage, and how the character has evolved through the centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean theater and the performance of one of the Bard's most iconic characters.With An Appendix Giving Extracts From The Criticisms On Hamlet By Goethe, Coleridge, Schlegel, Hazlitt, Ulrich, Etc.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.