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| − | ''The Rosary'' (''The Story of the Rosary''?) by André Bisson | + | ''The Rosary'' (''The Story of the Rosary''?) is a play in three acts by André Bisson (1884-1967)[]. |
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== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
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| + | An adaptation of the novel ''[[The Rosary]]'' by Florence L. Barclay (1862-1921)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_L._Barclay], first published in 1909 by G.P. Putnam's Sons and was a bestselling novel for many years running, reaching the number one spot in 1910.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rosary_(novel)] | ||
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==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
| − | Translated into Afrikaans as ''[[Die Rosekrans]]'' by [[A.E. Carinus-Holzhausen|Mrs Carinus-Holzhauzen]]. | + | |
| + | Translated into [[Afrikaans]] as ''[[Die Rosekrans]]'' by [[A.E. Carinus-Holzhausen|Mrs Carinus-Holzhauzen]]. | ||
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| + | It may possibly have been an earlier, English, performance of this play that inspired the poet and playwright [[C. Louis Leipold]] to write his groundbreaking [[Afrikaans]] play, ''[[Die Heks]]'' (See Kannemeyer) | ||
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| + | The novel was also adapted into five films. | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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Produced by [[Leonard Rayne]] at the [[Standard Theatre]] in 19**. | Produced by [[Leonard Rayne]] at the [[Standard Theatre]] in 19**. | ||
| − | ''Die Rosekrans'' | + | 1929-1930: Performed in Afrikaans as ''[[Die Rosekrans]]'' by [[Paul de Groot Toneelgeselskap|Paul de Groot Company]], and taken on tour of the country. |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rosary_(novel) | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_L._Barclay | ||
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Revision as of 05:51, 7 July 2020
The Rosary (The Story of the Rosary?) is a play in three acts by André Bisson (1884-1967)[].
Contents
The original text
An adaptation of the novel The Rosary by Florence L. Barclay (1862-1921)[1], first published in 1909 by G.P. Putnam's Sons and was a bestselling novel for many years running, reaching the number one spot in 1910.[2]
Translations and adaptations
Translated into Afrikaans as Die Rosekrans by Mrs Carinus-Holzhauzen.
It may possibly have been an earlier, English, performance of this play that inspired the poet and playwright C. Louis Leipold to write his groundbreaking Afrikaans play, Die Heks (See Kannemeyer)
The novel was also adapted into five films.
Performance history in South Africa
Produced by Leonard Rayne at the Standard Theatre in 19**.
1929-1930: Performed in Afrikaans as Die Rosekrans by Paul de Groot Company, and taken on tour of the country.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rosary_(novel)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_L._Barclay
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
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