The Mimic Stage

Baker, George M. (George Melville), 1832-1890Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 385K words
Chapters: 39

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Mimic Stage by George M. BakerAuthor: Baker, George M. (George Melville), 1832-1890,Language: English, Class: PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections, Release Date: Jan 28, 2017

Editor's review

This is a work by George M. Baker, a nineteenth-century American playwright, made available as a free electronic edition by Project Gutenberg. From the available information, it belongs to drama and performance documents within language and literature, and is suitable for readers interested in Victorian popular stage, mimic performance, and amateur theatre. Baker's plays were mostly written for family and amateur companies, with plain language and clear scenes, and can serve as primary material for understanding the nineteenth-century Anglo-American theatrical ecology. It is best read within the context of theatre history and performance studies rather than as a popular title. The electronic edition is easy to search and cite, suitable for researchers browsing contents quickly and for theatre enthusiasts selecting excerpts for readings or small-scale rehearsals. As the information does not provide specific plots or contents details, readers should first go through the table of contents and preface before deciding which parts to read closely.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students and scholars studying nineteenth-century Anglo-American drama and performance culture
Theatre enthusiasts interested in Victorian popular plays
Members of amateur theatre companies needing English-language short play material
Readers who wish to learn about early drama publishing through public-domain ebooks

Not a good fit for

General readers expecting modern novel-style plots and fast-paced narrative
Beginners unfamiliar with the English original who need detailed Chinese annotations
Practitioners seeking complete staging guidance and technical stage details

Reading tips

First read the electronic edition's table of contents and preface to understand the structure, then select chapters related to mimic performance for close reading.
Read alongside nineteenth-century theatre history materials, noting stage directions and character types in the scripts.
If using for reading aloud or rehearsal, read the whole piece first, then try reading by role, paying attention to line rhythm and comic effect.
For research, record edition information and page numbers for proper citation of the public-domain ebook source.

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FAQ

Is this book a novel or a play?

According to the information, the author Baker was a playwright, and the book is classified under language and literature with content related to stage mimic performance; it is closer to drama and performance documents than to a full-length novel. For the specific genres of the contents, consult the electronic edition's table of contents.

Can I read it without a theatre background?

You can browse it, but depth of understanding will be limited. The book involves nineteenth-century stage conventions and performance types; reading will be smoother if you first acquire some background in Victorian theatre, and you may also start with shorter excerpts.

Is the electronic edition suitable for citation?

It can be cited, but you should note that it comes from the Project Gutenberg electronic edition and provide specific edition information. In academic writing, it is advisable to check original page or chapter numbers and state the publication information of the electronic text used.

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About the author

Baker, George M. (George Melville), 1832-1890 Author

George Melville Baker (1832–1890) was an American playwright best known for his one-act farces and short stage pieces. Public information about his life and nationality is limited, and surviving accounts focus mainly on his plays themselves. The eighteen works held here lean toward light, humorous stage sketches: Gentlemen of the Jury, Poison, and A Mysterious Disappearance are all labeled farces, relying on misunderstanding, coincidence, and exaggerated characters for comic effect, and are suited to amateur companies and home performance. He also wrote three-act melodrama such as Nevada or, The Lost Mine, along with seasonal and children's pieces like Summer Days and The Merry Christmas of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe. His work balances entertainment with practical stageability, in plain language and compact structure, and is representative of nineteenth-century American popular drama publishing.