Description

Rip Van Winkle As Played By Joseph Jefferson (1895) is a book that captures the performance of Joseph Jefferson, a renowned American actor, in the role of Rip Van Winkle. The book is based on the classic short story by Washington Irving, which tells the tale of Rip Van Winkle, a man who falls asleep in the Catskill Mountains and wakes up 20 years later to find the world around him has changed.The book includes a detailed description of Jefferson's portrayal of Rip Van Winkle, including his costume, makeup, and performance style. It also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the play, including set design, lighting, and stage direction.In addition to the performance aspects, the book also includes the full text of Irving's original story, allowing readers to compare and contrast the two versions of the tale. This combination of performance and literature makes Rip Van Winkle As Played By Joseph Jefferson (1895) a unique and valuable addition to any collection of American theater and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.