The Mystic in the Theatre

By Eva Le Gallienne,

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1 author picked The Mystic in the Theatre as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book shows how Eleonora Duse, a great theatre artist in the late 18th Century, supplanted her ego to improve her art. By stripping away all pretense, she was able to exist in her essence, and create the purest form of art. It is a must-read for any actor who wants to master their craft.     

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