The legend of Garrick
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62336/unibg.eac.33.499Keywords:
Garrick, Voltaire, Diderot, Theory of Acting, StardomAbstract
In the 18th century, actor Garrick gained remarkable popularity in France and Europe, contributing significantly to acting theories and theater revolutions in France and Germany. Paradoxically, despite his influence, few spectators on the continent saw him perform. This article explores the meaning and function of Garrick's legend, outlining the new status of the star actor in European society. It highlights the originality of his acting, his defiance against propriety, and his respect for artistic rules. From the 1770s, a contrasting image of Garrick, crucial to aesthetic thought, competed with the prevailing one of self-control in acting. This analysis is based on key documents and texts essential to these evolving conceptions.
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