The Complete Writings of Henry James on Art and Drama

Henry James''s experience of drama began in the New York theatres of his 1850s childhood; in Europe he became familiar with the London theatre and the Thtre-Franais in Paris. He went on to experiment continuously with the ''scenic art'' in his fiction and to write plays himself. This complete collection of James''s essays and reviews on drama discusses a range of theatre including productions of Shakespeare Tennyson ''well-made'' French plays and early performances of Ibsen. In addition he characterises some of the great performers of the day including Irving Terry Kemble Ristori Coquelin and Salvini. Readers will find James''s texts as they first appeared with a wealth of editorial support which evokes the colourful world of late Victorian theatre. Many of the items included have not previously been available in a scholarly edition. The editorial apparatus includes a general introduction a chronology a textual variants section and a biographical guide to actors.