Eleanor Duse Quotes

A collection of quotes by Eleanor Duse.

Eleanor Duse (1858-1924) was an Italian actress renowned for her exceptional talent and naturalistic acting style. Born in Vigevano, Italy, she made her stage debut at the age of 14 and quickly gained recognition for her intense performances and ability to embody complex characters. Duse collaborated with prominent playwrights such as Henrik Ibsen and Gabriele D'Annunzio, leaving a lasting impact on the world of theater. Her innovative approach to acting and emotional depth set new standards for the craft, earning her a place among the greatest actors of her time.

To save the theatre, the theatre must be destroyed, the acto

To save the theatre, the theatre must be destroyed, the actors and actresses must all die of the plague. They poison the air, they make art impossible. It is not drama that they play, but pieces for the theatre. We should return to the Greeks, play in the open air; the drama dies of stalls and boxes and evening dress, and people who come to digest their dinner.

Eleanor Duse

Theater