dame ellen terry

Thân thiện

Dame Ellen Terry performs on a theater stage in a flowing Shakespearean gown.

Definition

Proper noun: - Dame Ellen Terry: An English actress (1847–1928), renowned for her Shakespearean roles and considered one of the greatest stage actresses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Dame Ellen Terry was celebrated for her portrayal of heroines in Shakespeare's plays.
  • The museum holds a collection of costumes once worn by Dame Ellen Terry.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used in historical and theatrical contexts to signify a pinnacle of Victorian and Edwardian acting.
  • Her performance was compared to that of Dame Ellen Terry.

Variants and Related Words

• Ellen Terry: A common shortened form of the full title and name.
  • The biography is titled "Ellen Terry: Player in Her Time".

Synonyms

• Stage actress: A general term for a female theater performer.
• Thespian: A formal or literary term for an actor.

Notes on Meaning

• This term refers specifically to the historical figure. It is not used as a common noun or to describe a type of person. Its usage is almost exclusively biographical or referential within discussions of theater history.

Học thuật

Noun

1. English actress (1847-1928)

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