Masks or Faces? - A Study in the Psychology of ActingPaperback, 26 January 2010

First published in 1888, "Masks Or Faces?" is a detailed study in the psychology of acting. William Archer (1856 - 1924) was a Scottish critic and writer. Other notable works by this author include: "English Dramatists of To-day" (1882), "Henry Irving, a study" (1883), and "About the Theatre" (1886). This volume is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in acting and the theatre, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Introductory", "Historical", "The 'Paradoxe'", "Sunt Lacrymae Rerum", "Et Mentem Mortalia Tangunt", "The Life School", "The Passion of Laughter", "Nature's Cosmetics", "Autosuggestion and Innervation", "The Brownies of the Brain", "Damnable Iteration", "The Spur of the Moment", "To Resume", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork.