Prince Sergei Volkonsky. An expressive word. Experience in research and leadership in the field of mechanics ...

Prince Sergei Volkonsky. An expressive word. Experience in research and leadership in the field of mechanics, psychology, philosophy and aesthetics of speech in life and on stage.
Saint Petersburg: Sirius Printing house, 1913, 215 p. Hardcover, size 18 x 22 cm. Good-very good condition, seals.

Prince Sergei Mikhailovich Volkonsky (1860 -1937) - theatrical figure, critic, fiction writer, theorist of acting techniques and rhythmic gymnastics. This is a detailed guide to stage speech education. The author explores the mechanics, psychology, philosophy and aesthetics of speech, moving from the simplest to the most complex elements. The book includes instructions on speech technique, voice training, logical and psychological pause retention, as well as on working on gestures and facial expressions that accompany speech. The most important place in the production of correct speech is given to breathing training, special breathing exercises are presented that help to form a clear and expressive speech. At the end of the book, there are some useful practical tips and instructions for novice actors. The book will be useful not only for actors and students of theater schools, but also for everyone who uses expressive speech in their work-teachers, politicians, speakers, speakers, etc.