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“To save the theatre, the theatre must be destroyed, the actors and actresses must all die of the plague. They poison the air, they make art impossible. It is not drama that they play, but pieces for the theatre. We should return to the Greeks, play in the open air; the drama dies of stalls and boxes and evening dress, and people who come to digest their dinner.”

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Eleanora Duse
Eleanora Duse

Eleanora Duse was an Italian actress and playwright, celebrated for her emotional depth and versatility on stage. Born on October 3, 1858, she embarked on her acting journey in the late 1870s, achieving widespread acclaim for her performances. Duse was a trailblazer in modern acting techniques, leaving a lasting impact on the art of character portrayal. She passed away on April 21, 1924. more

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