Lekain (English spelling)

Japanese: ルカン（英語表記）Lekain

Born: March 31, 1729, Paris
[Died] February 8, 1778. Paris. French actor. Real name Henri-Louis Cain. He was recognized by Voltaire and, while receiving his tutelage, performed most of his tragedies. Although he was not blessed with good looks, he is said to have captivated audiences with his sharp gaze and powerful acting. He brought the rationalism of the Enlightenment to the stage, and together with Cléron, he worked to discover a natural way of reciting, to study the period and local color of costumes, and to abolish the custom of having spectator seats on the stage.

Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information

Japanese:

[生]1729.3.31. パリ
[没]1778.2.8. パリ
フランスの俳優。本名 Henri-Louis Cain。ボルテールに認められ，教えを受けながらその悲劇の大部分を演じた。容姿に恵まれなかったにもかかわらず，鋭い視線と力強い演技によって観客をひきつけたという。啓蒙時代の合理主義を舞台にも取入れ，クレロンとともに，自然な朗誦法の発見，衣装の時代性や地方色の考証，舞台上に観客席をつくる習慣の廃止などに努めた。

出典　ブリタニカ国際大百科事典小項目事典ブリタニカ国際大百科事典小項目事典について　情報

<<: Lucianus - Lucianus (English spelling)

>>: Rukam (English spelling)