| Author |
Joseph, Helen Haiman, 1888-1978 |
| LoC No. |
20026461
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| Title |
A Book of Marionettes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Book of Marionettes" by Helen Haiman Joseph is a work that explores the art and history of puppetry, particularly marionettes, written in the early 20th century. This guide provides insights into various puppet traditions across different cultures, aiming to highlight the rich narratives and styles associated with puppetry from antiquity to modern times. The beginning of the book sets a reflective tone as the author describes the creative process behind puppeteering, showcasing the characters that will come to life in the text. It introduces a scene where marionettes, personified through dialogue, comment on their own existence and the nuances of their performances. Through this intimate perspective, readers are drawn into the world of puppets not only as theatrical tools but as vessels of historical and cultural narratives, suggesting that the journey of marionettes is intertwined with the human experience. The opening serves as an inviting gateway to a deeper exploration of their significance and storytelling capabilities throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Puppet theater
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| Subject |
Marionettes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66391 |
| Release Date |
Sep 27, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 13, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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