Edmund Kean

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • English actor: Edmund Kean was a renowned English stage actor.
    • Noted for tragic roles: He was particularly celebrated for his powerful and emotional portrayals of the great tragic characters in William Shakespeare's plays.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The theatrical world was stunned by the genius of Edmund Kean.
    • Many consider Edmund Kean's performance as Shylock to be definitive.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical reference: The name "Edmund Kean" is often used in discussions of theater history to represent a pinnacle of 19th-century dramatic acting, especially for passionate, Romantic-era interpretations.
    • The actor's intense style was frequently compared to that of Edmund Kean.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kean, Edmund: The reversed form of the full name.
  • Keanesque (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the intense, passionate acting style of Edmund Kean.
    • His performance had a certain Keanesque fury.
Synonyms
  • Thespian: A formal term for an actor.
  • Tragedian: An actor who specializes in tragic roles.
Related Phrases
  • "A Kean of our time": A phrase used to describe a modern actor whose powerful, emotional performances are reminiscent of Edmund Kean's style.
Noun
  1. English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)

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