Fantasy fiction, American; Fantasy fiction, Japanese
This creative thesis follows the opening story arc to a larger fiction project in the genre of high fantasy fiction. Structurally and stylistically, by incorporating contemporary contributions to the genre from Japanese popular culture, this story...
Portrait of Otis Skinner as he approaches middle age. His curly, middle-parted hair is graying at the temples. He wears a bow tie and worsted wool vest and jacket. Skinner, an actor, director, writer, and producer, was born June 28, 1858 in...
Full-length character portrait of stage and screen star Melbourne MacDowell wearing a tunic, leggings, boots with spurs, and carrying a sword. MacDowell was born in 1857 in South River, New Jersey. He married fellow performer Fanny Davenport...
Portrait of actress Maude Adams wearing a fur coat and hat. Born Maude Ewing Adams Kiskadden in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 11, 1872, Adams appeared at Macauley's Theatre thirteen times between 1902 and 1918, including starring in "What...
Character portrait of the left profile of a man wearing a fedora, overcoat, eyeglasses, and leather gloves, attempting to light a cigarette. His inscription to Col. Macauley references the "Chili Con Carne Club," which was a men's poker...
Portrait of performer Mary Marble wearing an off-the-shoulder white dress. Born circa 1874, Mary Marble died in 1965. She performed at Macauley's Theatre in "A Milk White Flag" in November 1898. Inscription on print, lower center:...
Character portrait of performer Mattie Ferguson wearing a hat with ostrich plumes and a dress with puffy sleeves. Inscription on print: To Mr. Macauley Faithfully yours, Mattie D. Ferguson. Location of photo studio: New York (N.Y.). Title supplied...
Full-length character portrait of performer Mary Marble standing next to a table, examining a document. She wears a tuxedo jacket and shirt with white tie and tea-length skirt. Born circa 1874, Mary Marble died in 1965. She performed at Macauley's...
Portrait of Charles A. Moore in three-quarter profile, wearing a wool suit jacket with plaid vest and necktie with stickpin. Inscription on print, lower center: Dear John, Always yours faithfully, Chas. A. Moore 1909. Location of photo studio:...
Full-length character portrait of performer Mary Marble ascending a staircase, wearing a white pointed hat and cape. Born circa 1874, Mary Marble died in 1965. She performed at Macauley's Theatre in "A Milk White Flag" in November 1898....
Portrait of performer Sarah Cowell Le Moyne (also known as Mrs. Le Moyne) wearing a large hat with ostrich plume and a fur stole. She performed in "The Two Orphans" at Macauley's Theatre in November 1904, likely the occasion of the...
Portrait of left profile of performer Rose Eytinge, wearing her hair in a bun atop her head. Rose Eytinge appeared at Macauley's Theatre in "Felicia" (adapted by A. R. Cazauran from Delpit) and "A Princess of Paris" (adapted...
Character portrait of Blanche Walsh (1873-1915) wearing a headdress of pearls and jewels, a sheer sequined shawl, and bangles on her wrists, and leaning on an Egyptian sculpture with headdress. She performed at Macauley's Theatre in "La...
Portrait of performer Pauline Hall wearing large hoop earrings. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 26, 1860, Hall starred in "Erminie" at Macauley's Theatre in March 1900. She died December 29, 1919 in New York City. Inscription on...
Full-length portrait of actor, producer, and director Walker Whiteside holding a violin case. He is in costume for "The Magic Melody," wearing pin-striped pants with a handkerchief hanging out of the pocket; a black suit jacket; a loose...
Full-length character portrait of performer Pauline Hall on a stone terrace in front of a backdrop of trees and hills, wearing a hat, tunic, leggings, and boots, and holding a sword. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 26, 1860, Hall starred in...
Portrait of William W. Jefferson, seated, and Joseph Jefferson, standing behind him; both wear suits and ties. William Winter Jefferson, born ca. 1875 and died February 10, 1946, and Joseph Jefferson (1869-1919) performed together at Macauley's...
Three-quarter length character portrait of left profile of actress Mrs. Leslie Carter resting her hand on a fur, wearing a long white dress with puffy sleeves and black sash. Born Caroline Louise Dudley in Lexington, Kentucky on June 10, 1862, Mrs....
Character portrait of Shakespearean actor Wilson Barrett wearing a suit jacket, tie with stickpin, and unbuttoned houndstooth overcoat. His curly hair is worn relatively long in the back, with short bangs. Barrett was born February 18, 1846 in...
Oval-shaped portrait of actress Clara Palmer with her head tilted to the right, sniffing a rose. She has curly hair and wears a long strand of pearls and an off-the-shoulder dress. Clara Palmer starred in "The Casino Girl" (September...
