Promptbook arranged by George Becks for Macbeth [manuscript], ca. 1880.

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Promptbook arranged by George Becks for Macbeth [manuscript], ca. 1880.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/263098981

An elaborate promptbook annotated with critical and illustrative material. Preceded by a long introduction. Incidentally intended to be a volume of Becks' contemplated The actor's Shakespeare. Consists of four volumes. S.b.19 (1) is titled "Macbeth, the actor's Shakespeare;" S.b.19 (2) contains manuscript music; S.b.19 (3) is titled "Macbeth on the stage;" S.b.19 (4) is titled "Manuscript notes by Geo. Becks." It also contains engravings of actors (Shattuck).

4 v. in 1 ; 26 x 19.5 cm.

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Becks, George, 1834-1904

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...