Published in 1920, this illustrated history follows puppets from ancient Greece and Rome through the shadow plays and puppet theatres of Asia, Italian and French marionettes, Punch in England, German puppet plays and Haydn’s marionette operas, to the puppet revival in America. It ends with toy theatres for children and plans for building a marionette stage.
A delightful survey for puppeteers, theatre lovers and anyone curious about this ancient folk art. Download the free EPUB.