The Wallet of Time
Encyclopedia
Produced in 1913, The Wallet of Time is a publication by William Winter
, in two volumes. Its title is taken from the words of William Shakespeare
: "Time hath, my lord, a wallet at his back, Wherein he puts alms for oblivion,..." American stage
actors and actresses, most of whom had been born in Europe, of the nineteenth century and the first decade of the twentieth century are the subjects covered in the publication. Thirty-three illustrations (pictures) of actors and actresses are in volume I which contains 668 pages. Many of the plays and rôles are mentioned, thus, the work is of particular value to people who have interests in or curiosity about stage actors.
William Winter (author)
William Winter was an American dramatic critic and author.-Biography:Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Winter graduated from Harvard Law School in 1857...
, in two volumes. Its title is taken from the words of William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
: "Time hath, my lord, a wallet at his back, Wherein he puts alms for oblivion,..." American stage
Stage (theatre)
In theatre or performance arts, the stage is a designated space for the performance productions. The stage serves as a space for actors or performers and a focal point for the members of the audience...
actors and actresses, most of whom had been born in Europe, of the nineteenth century and the first decade of the twentieth century are the subjects covered in the publication. Thirty-three illustrations (pictures) of actors and actresses are in volume I which contains 668 pages. Many of the plays and rôles are mentioned, thus, the work is of particular value to people who have interests in or curiosity about stage actors.
External links
- The Wallet of Time, Volume One by William Winter, Moffat, Yard and Company, New York 1913, (at Google Books).
- The Wallet of Time, Volume Two by William Winter, Moffat, Yard and Company, New York 1913, (at Google Books).