Eleanora Duse

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The paper discusses the early life of Eleanora Duse, one of the most famous actresses in the world at the time she performed. The paper describes her popularity and relates that she could play just about any role, from comedy to tragedy. The paper discusses how she is legendary for creating method acting, which revolutionized the stage and screen.

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"Initially, she was only known in Italy, and her fame began to grow in her own country before it spread around the world. She really seemed to gain popularity in the theaters of Venice, and that helped her gain roles in larger theaters, which led to a tour of France. After she began playing the larger theaters in France, her notoriety really began to spread. Biographer Lee continues, "After France, she continued her triumphant tour through Germany, Austria, Russia, Bulgaria and, as already mentioned, through the United States" (Lee). She continued to act throughout her life, and her popularity continued throughout her life, as well. In fact, even when she was "old and frail," there seemed to be a spirituality and intenseness in her performance that captivated audiences (Sobel)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Beasley, David. Mckee Rankin and the Heyday of the American Theater. Waterloo, Ont.: Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2002.
• Editors. "Eleanora Duse." NNDB. 2008. 14 April 2008.<http://www.nndb.com/people/392/000071179/>
• Lee, William. "The Dead City." SundownShores.com. 2008. 14 April 2008.<http://www.sundown.pair.com/SundownShores/Citta%20Morta/deadcity.htm>
• Sobel, Eliezer. "Eleanora Duse." Wild Heart Journal. 2001. 14 April 2008.<http://www.wildheartjournal.com/wildheartjournal/duse.pdf>

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