A Book of Marionettes

A Book of Marionettes

By Helen Haiman Joseph
Michael Caine
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length6h 7m

About this audiobook

This vintage book is a detailed treatise on puppetry, with information on its popularity, development, and influence throughout history. From ancient times to nineteenth-century European operas, this fascinating volume explores the history of marionettes in great detail, and is highly recommended for the modern enthusiast. (Goodreads)

Audiobook details

GenreBiography and Memoir, Other
Length6 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 1, 2021
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Illustrations
8Puppetry in England
2How I Came to Write a Book on Puppets
9The Marionettes in America
3Puppets of Antiquity
10Toy Theatres and Puppet Shows for Children
4Oriental Puppets
11A Plea for Polichinelle
5Puppets of Italy and Southern Europe
12Behind the Scenes
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6The Puppets in France
13Construction of a Marionette Stage By Raymond O’Neil
7Puppet Shows of Germany and of Other Continental Countries

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