A History of Theatrical Art in Ancient and Modern Times

A History of Theatrical Art in Ancient and Modern Times by Karl Mantzius delves into Classicism and Romanticism in theatrical art offering a sociological perspective on its evolution. The book explores the influence of key figures like the Kemble family Edmund Kean Goldsmith and Sheridan on English theatre. Mantzius vividly portrays the elegance and sentimentality of the eighteenth-century theatrical world analyzing characters and historical context. With detailed insights into the Classicism and Romanticism periods the book captures the essence of theatrical art's development over time.