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Eleonora Giulia Amalia Duse (/ ˈ dj uː z eɪ / DEW-zay, Italian: [eleoˈnɔːra ˈduːze]; 3 October 1858 – 21 April 1924), often known simply as Duse, was an Italian actress, rated by many as the greatest of her time.
Eleonora Duse (born Oct. 3, 1858, near or in Vigevano, Lombardy, Austrian Empire [now in Italy]—died April 21, 1924, Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.) was an Italian actress who found her great interpretive roles in the heroines of the Italian playwright Gabriele D’Annunzio and of the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen.
Eleonora Giulia Amalia Duse è stata un'attrice teatrale italiana. Soprannominata la divina, è considerata la più grande attrice teatrale della sua epoca e una delle più grandi di tutti i tempi, simbolo indiscusso del teatro moderno, anche nei suoi aspetti più enfatici da diva; il critico contemporaneo Hermann Bahr la definì ...
First international stage actress and the most charismatic and honored actress of her time who was renowned for the subtlety, depth, and psychological insights of her stage portrayals.
Jul 28, 2022 · Eleonora Duse: The first great modern actress. The pioneering Italian actress from the turn of the last century who was a sensation in her day, who spurned stage make up and was not afraid to...
Aug 24, 2003 · The mother of modern theater. By Wendy Smith. Aug. 24, 2003 12 AM PT. Wendy Smith is the author of "Real Life Drama: The Group Theatre and America, 1931-1940." Eleonora DUSE transformed the...
May 31, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Eleonora Duse, one of the greatest actresses of the silent era and a rival of Sarah Bernhardt. Discover her roles, her romances, her legacy and her love for Venice.
