This book of mine; "What is Art?" appears now for the first time in its true form. More than one edition has already been issued in Russia; but in each case it has been so mutilated by the "Censor;" that I request all who are interested in my views on art only to judge of them by the work in its present shape. The causes which led to the publication of the bookmdash;with my name attached to itmdash;in a mutilated form were the following: In accordance with a decision I arrived at long ago;mdash;not to submit my writings to the "Censorship" (which I consider to be an immoral and irrational institution); but to print them only in the shape in which they were written;mdash;I intended not to attempt to print this work in Russia. However; my good acquaintance; Professor Grote; editor of a Moscow psychological magazine; having heard of the contents of my work; asked me to print it in his magazine; and promised me that he would get the book through the "Censors" office unmutilated if I would but agree to a few very unimportant alterations; merely toning down certain expressions. I was weak enough to agree to this; and it has resulted in a book appearing under my name; from which not only have some essential thoughts been excluded; but into which the thoughts of other menmdash;even thoughts utterly opposed to my own convictionsmdash;have been introduced.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. When you can feel the cinders on your face from the locomotive as shes describing theatrical touring in the 1850sBy Clancy fan from the startWhen you can feel the cinders on your face from the locomotive as shes describing theatrical touring in the 1850s; you know the author has not only done her research; but also knows how to communicate. Full disclosure: 40 years ago; Shauna was an undergrad. theatre major where I was a grad. assistant and later; after she earned her first grad. degree; we were fellow alums starting our careers in NYC; she in Equity stage management on Broadway. Other than Christmas cards; and a note announcing this book; we havent had occasion for contact in this century. I bought the Kindle version.This is a thorough; heartfelt and academically rigorous portrait of a very special group of people; each with their own motivations and expectations based in the mores of the time. Shauna consistently provides enough context so that we can understand their actions; without inundating us with atmosphere for its own sake. She uses the story of this troupe to show how the transition to todays attitudes about children began in the mid-19th century and the way that these attitudes informed each of these peoples lives.She also uses her own research and experience to prove that professional performing children are; indeed; young actors who bring their own unique gifts to the stage. I can attest to the truth of this; having seen it every day of my working life during 25 years with a state theatre.Her attention to academic rigor in her sources is beyond anything we learned from the faculty at the Theatre Research Institute: they never said anything about going to a cemetery to check the headstone. I know that her information about 19th century rural cemeteries is spot on: I run one as a volunteer - I can see it from my desk now.In my business; theatrical production; youre only as good as what you recommend; and I am very happy to recommend this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Fascinating and Engrossing Book!By Holly K.A fascinating and engrossing account of child performers in nineteenth-century United States. Ms Vey has brilliantly researched and brought to light a slice of American theatre. Focused on the Marsh Troupe; the book covers not only the players involved but also adult views of childhood itself and how it has changed throughout the eras. This is a highly recommended read for not only anyone involved in theatre but anyone looking for a interesting and unusual insight into American history.
