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The Mystic in the Theatre: Eleonora Duse (Arcturus Books, Ab108) Paperback – May 21, 1973

by Eva Le Gallienne (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 54 ratings
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While Eva Le Gallienne's approach to Eleonora Duse is reverent, it is also scholarly, stylishly written, and considering her personal debt to Duse, remarkably objective. She disposes of the hard-dying myth that the great Italian actress played simply on the inspiration of the moment. Miss Le Gallienne's thesis is that Duse's artistic triumphs resulted from her victories over herself, triumphs of character achieved through intellectual and spiritual struggle. In support of her title Miss Le Gallienne adduces evidence of Duse's long and earnest study of the writings of mystics and philosophers. This book is thoughtful, sensible, candid and literate. Miss Le Gallienne's own memories provide a fascinating glimpse into both herself and the tired, fading great actress whom she adored.
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    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Southern Illinois University Press
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    May 21, 1973
  5. Dimensions
    4.88 x 0.4 x 7.88 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    080930631X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0809306312
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“A fascinating biography of one professional by another. Le Gallienne writes with old-fashioned reverence about the great Italian actress.”—ChicagoSun-Times

“While Eva Le Gallienne’s approach to Eleonora Duse is reverent, it is also scholarly, stylishly written, and considering her personal debt to Duse, remarkably objective. . . . [She] disposes of the hard-dying myth that the great Italian actress played simply on the inspiration of the moment.... Le Gallienne’s thesis is that Duse’s artistic triumphs resulted from her victories over herself, triumphs of character achieved through intellectual and spiritual struggle.... [This book] has yet another quality, however, which concerns Miss Le Gallienne herself. It steadily if indirectly shines with her own idealistic concept of theater.”—Christian Science Monitor

“[The Mystic in the Theatre is] thoughtful, sensible, candid and literate. . . [Le Gallienne’s] own memories provide a fascinating glimpse both into herself and the tired, fading great actress whom she adored.”—Tyrone Guthrie, New YorkTimesBook Review

“In support of her title . . . Miss Le Gallienne adduces evidence of Duse’s long and earnest study of the writings of mystics and philosophers. . . . I never saw the actress Duse nor met the woman. Miss Le Gallienne did both, and I, for one, am grateful to her for this reverent recording of both experiences.”—Saturday Review
 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Southern Illinois University Press; First Edition (May 21, 1973)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 080930631X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0809306312
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 0.4 x 7.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Louise
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022
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Edward Nagel
5.0 out of 5 stars Duse As Best Actor Ever
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2011
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Lee Strasberg of The Actor's Studio said that it would be another
100 years before the theatre world would see another actor like
Eleonora Duse. She could sit on the stage, say nothing yet command
the house.The book is very well written by an artist who knew Duse,
and renders her into a mystic who had full control of all her faculties,
and would morph into or become her characters, forgetting self, like Hedda
Gabler. Great book for theatre buffs and working actors. I have a theatre
group in NYC and use it for my lead actors. Seller here was very good.
Where we get the saying,"It was a doozey!"
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Mark C. Donnell
5.0 out of 5 stars Eleonora- The life of a Theatre Great!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015
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Interesting and revealing look at the actress Eleonora Duse who was a "rock star," of the theatre between 1872 and 1924. I was captivated by the depth of her love for acting. Her goal? To be real, not to be a star. She transformed theatre! Here is her story as told by one who experienced her as a young actress and was informed by the total dedication Eleonora gave to the art. Fascinating, though written in an unusual back and forth flashback style.
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ruddibardot
5.0 out of 5 stars great
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2014
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If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is Eleonora duse
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T. Salisbury
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read for any actor
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2014
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I was really mesmerized by this woman's story and wish I could've seen her act. I was shocked at how much I identified to a lot of this story and I felt very connected to something while reading this.
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Benjamin Perry
4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent view of a supreme artist
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2000
The spirit of Eleonora Duse fills this excellent little book. Eva Le Gallienne, a master in her own right, clearly loves Duse, and she unapologetically deifies her. Weaving together histories, analyses, personal recollections, quotes, reviews, and theological musings, Le Gallienne creates a vivid image of the woman, and made me mourn that I could not see her myself. She even addresses that, responding to a young actor with the same complaint (with pity). But I did feel, after reading the book, that I had connected with Duse in some small way; In this, Le Gallienne is an actor on the page, guiding her audience to the character without forcing it upon them.
The message I got was that Duse was a person first. Other actors are full of life when on the stage, and switch off once the curtain falls. For Duse, theatre was an extension of her life. Her craft (so strong that she seemed to have none) and her spirit filled the stage, but no more than it filled her life.
I recommend this book to all actors- this book was written with us in mind- but also to all artists. It is one-sided, yes, but it is not meant to be an objective account. It shows some of Duse's flaws, but tone is always one of love.
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Ronald Lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most important books I have read as ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2017
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One of the most important books I have read as an artist. Full of inspiration bith artistically and spiritually.
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actress
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2014
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This book spoke to me as an artist and spiritual person. It was as much a self help book as just a good read.
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Woodhouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2020
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This book exceeded my expectations. A wonderful perspective on an extraordinary life. A must read for Duse fans and scholars.
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