Translated from the Russian.
This translation originally published: London: Max Reinhardt, 1950.
Explanatory Note by the Translator \ 1. Toward a Physical Characterization \ 2. Dressing a Character \ 3. Characters and Types \ 4. Making the Body Expressive \ 5. Plasticity of Motion \ 6. Restraint and Control \ 7. Diction and Singing \ 8. Intonations and Pauses \ 9. Accentuation: The Expressive Word \ 10. Perspective in Character Building \ 11. Tempo-Rhythm in Movement \ 12. Speech Tempo-Rhythm \ 13. Stage Charm \ 14. Toward an Ethics for the Theatre \ 15. Patterns of Accomplishment \ 16. Some Conclusions on Acting \ Index.
Stanislavski's 'system' or interpretations of it - has become the central force determining almost every performance we see on stage or screen. His classic texts 'An Actor Prepares', 'Building a Character and Creating a Role' have stood the test of time as inspirational guides for actors all over the world.
Translated from the Russian.