Why Acting Matters
David Thomson • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300213690
Why Acting Matters
David Thomson • Yale University Press
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ISBN-10: 0300213697 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300213690 · 2015
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David Thomson explores the fundamental nature of performance, examining how the act of pretending shapes both artistic expression and human identity. Through a series of critical reflections, he investigates the boundary between the performer and the persona, questioning the cultural significance of acting across stage, cinema, and the complexities of everyday social interaction.
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