A History of Pantomime by R. J. Broadbent
"A History of Pantomime" by R. J. Broadbent is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This book explores the evolution and significance of pantomime as a critical aspect of theatrical history, highlighting its roots and developments from ancient civilizations to modern times. Broadbent endeavors to fill a gap in theatrical literature by providing insights into pantomime's origins, its transformation, and its influence on performance art. The opening of the
work begins by establishing the fundamental role of pantomime in the development of human expression and drama, suggesting it as an instinct embedded in human nature from prehistoric times. Broadbent discusses how pantomime, as a form of silent expression through physical movement and gesture, predates formalized language and attributes its origins to natural imitative behaviors observed in animals and primitive societies. He cites examples from nature to illustrate that the art of pantomime has existed since the dawn of humanity, asserting its importance in both early means of communication and in the classical theatrical traditions that would later emerge in ancient Greece and Rome. Overall, this bibliographical examination sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of pantomime's historical journey and significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Broadbent, R. J. |
|---|---|
| Title | A History of Pantomime |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Pantomime |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13469 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 182 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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