Impressions of America Vol.1

TyronePower

発売日: 2023年11月1日Double 9 Books

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Impressions of America Vol.1

TyronePower

発売日: 2023年11月1日Double 9 Books

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TyronePower

One of the great romantic swashbuckling stars of the mid-twentieth century, and the third Tyrone Power of four in a famed acting dynasty reaching back to the eighteenth century. His great-grandfather was the first Tyrone Power (1795-1841), a famed Irish comedian. His father, known to historians as Tyrone Power Sr., but to his contemporaries as either Tyrone Power or Tyrone Power the Younger, was a huge star in the theater (and later in films) in both classical and modern roles. His mother, Patia Riaume (Mrs. Tyrone Power), was also a Shakespearean actress as well as a respected dramatic coach. Tyrone Edmund Power, Jr., (also called Tyrone Power III; May 5, 1914 - November 15, 1958) was born at his mother's home of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1914. A frail, sickly child, he was taken by his parents to the warmer climate of southern California. After his parents' divorce, he and his sister Anne Power returned to Cincinnati with their mother. There he attended school while developing an obsession with acting. Although raised by his mother, he corresponded with his father, who encouraged his acting dreams. He was a supernumerary in his father's stage production of 'The Merchant of Venice' in Chicago and held him as he died suddenly of a heart attack later that year. Startlingly handsome, young Tyrone nevertheless struggled to find work in Hollywood. He appeared in a few small roles, then went east to do stage work. A screen test led to a contract at 20th Century Fox in 1936, and he quickly progressed to leading roles. Within a year or so, he was one of Fox's leading stars, playing in contemporary and period pieces with ease. Most of his roles were colorful without being deep, and his swordplay was more praised than his wordplay. He served in the Marine Corps in World War II as a transport pilot, and he saw action in the Pacific Theater of operations. After the war, he got his best reviews for an atypical part as a downward-spiraling con-man in Nightmare Alley (1947). Although he remained a huge star, much of his postwar work was unremarkable. He continued to do notable stage work and also began producing films. Following a fine performance in Billy Wilder's Witness for the Prosecution (1957), Power began production on Solomon and Sheba (1959). Halfway through shooting, he collapsed during a dueling scene with George Sanders, and he died of a heart attack before reaching a hospital.

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Tyrone Power's "Impressions of America During the Years 1833, 1834, and 1835" is a compelling travelogue. This work, published in the early nineteenth century, provides a vivid and firsthand description of Power's adventures while traveling through the United States during those years. As an outsider studying a young and emerging nation, Power, an Irish actor, offers a distinct perspective. Power digs into his observations and encounters with the American landscape, culture, and society throughout the first volume of the book. He vividly recounts his contacts with numerous regions, cities, and individuals, offering light on sociopolitical processes and the United States' emerging identity. Power's story is distinguished by his sharp eye for detail and entertaining writing style. He captures the essence of the American experience at the time, giving readers a view into the individuals he meets' problems, goals, and passion. His impressions cover a broad range of topics, including politics, religion, entertainment, and daily life. "Impressions of America" Vol. 1 is a valuable historical artifact that not only provides a picture of America in the 1830s but also displays the author's personal perspective and curiosity.

ISBN: 9789359327723ASIN: 9359327727