Author: Leyssac, Paul Andri Jurgensen (1881-1946).
Title: Paul Leyssac Readings and Lectures in French and English: An Hour with Hans Christian Andersen, Scandinavian Lands in Poetry and Drama. Edmond Rostand Et Son Oeuvre, la Vie Et Les Contes D'Andersen. [a Promotional Brochure Advertising a Series of Lectures Offered by Leyssac Under the Aegis of the J.B. Pond Lyceum Bureau].
Description: New York: J.B. Pond Lyceum Bureau, circa 1920's. [1920's]. [1920's]. - Quarto, softcover self-wraps. A 4-page brochure measuring 10-3/4 inches high by 7-7/8 inches wide advertising a series of lectures by the Danish writer, stage and film actor Paul Leyssac. The cover is illustrated with a portrait of Leyssac from the chest up, attractively attired in a three-piece suit. The J.B. Pond Lyceum Bureau's credits are stamped in purple at the bottom of the front cover. A brief descriptive biography of the lecturer and the subjects of his lectures are printed inside with press reviews on the rear cover. The bottom edge of the brochure is creased and slightly chipped. Very good.

A translator of the works of Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish writer and actor Paul Andri Jurgensen Leyssac (1881-1946) performed with the Civic Repertory theatrical group headed by Eva Le Gallienne. Leyssac had roles in a few films including "Victoria the Great" in 1937 and "Paris Calling" in 1941. Very good .

Keywords: LITERATURE; THEATRE; FILM; THEATER; PAUL LEYSSAC READINGS AND LECTURES IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH; AN HOUR WITH HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN; SCANDINAVIAN LANDS IN POETRY AND DRAMA; EDMOND ROSTAND ET SON OEUVRE; LA VIE ET LES CONTES D'ANDERSEN; LECTURE TOUR; BR

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