CLOWNS & PANTOMIMES. DISHER, M. Wilson, Published By Constable & Co. Ltd, 1925. First Edition

CLOWNS & PANTOMIMES. DISHER, M. Wilson, Published By Constable & Co. Ltd, 1925. First Edition. CONTENTS: FOREWORD on Laughter and Emotion, (Clowns, pp 3 - 203): - I. The Anatomy of Mirth; II. Clown ship; III. Saturnalia; IV. Monsters; V. Harlequin's Invasion; VI. Grimaldi; VII. Pantaloon. VIII. Deburau; IX. The Grimaldi Tradition; X. The Music Hall Comedian; XI. Circus Clowns; XII. Grock. (Pantomimes, pp 221 - 321): - XIII. Origins of Pantomime; XIV. Transformation; XV. Shakespeare versus Harlequin; XVI. Legend; XVII. Burlesque and Extravaganza; XVIII. Pantomime's Possibilities. INDEX. An important work, as much as for insights into the prevailing culture and exponents of the day, as well as being a detailed history from the roots of clowning in the Commedia Dell'Arte through to Music Hall and Circus. Scarce.

Library stamps and notations. Nice copy, binding slightly loose with ring staining (from a drink’s glass) on front cover of blue cloth binding. The interior is mostly clean, some spots, some scattered tattering to the early pages but not affecting text.

Maurice Wilson Disher (1893-1969). Theatre critic for the Times of London as well as author and playwright.

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Notes: Covers are library buckram that is stained and tattered, interior has some spotting and is loose but holding. Good book

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