"Published Applause?" Polish Press on Modrzejewska's Guest Appearances
Abstract
This article presents and analyzes the reports and accounts published in the Polish press on Helena Modrzejewska's (Modjeska) guest performances in the Polish theater in the years 1867–1903. A significant part of the research materials are press reactions to the actress's appearances after 1879, already as a star of the American theater. The author characterizes the thematic range of the articles and reviews, analyzes their lexis, highlights the dominant assessments, as well as the differences between the focus of reviewers and readers from various cities. She also considers the news and brief sensational informations that contributed to the public image of Modjeska as a star, as well as selected publicity items that exploited this image. In addition, she comments on articles in the Polish press reporting on the actress's foreign successes, rhyming pieces conveying impressions of her performances, and the illustrations with which the texts were accompanied. She points out that although this extensive reception is crucial in creating Modjeska's legend and reputation as the most excellent Polish actress and Shakespearean performer, many of the analyzed texts provide valuable insights into the transient art of acting. The article is richly illustrated and supplemented with an appendix containing a comprehensive list of reviews and articles focused on Modrzejewska's guest appearances.
Keywords:
Polish theater 1850-1900, theater criticism 1850-1900, guest performances, cultural mobility of theater, Helena Modrzejewska, Polish theater abroad, Helena ModjeskaReferences
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