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The Use Of The Self
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Use Of The Self
Contributors:
By (Author) F.M. Alexander
Publisher:
Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:
Orion Spring
Publication Date:
27th November 2018
UK Publication Date:
22nd November 2018
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
613.78
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
128
Dimensions:
Width 126mm, Height 196mm, Spine 16mm
Weight:
120g
Description
The world famous classic by the originator of the Alexander Technique, with a new perspective by Anthony Kingsley.
Frederick Matthias Alexander was born in Tasmania in 1869. In his twenties, he became a professional reciter of dramatic pieces. After almost completely losing his voice he pioneered a method of improving the 'use' of his body musculature in all positions and movements and cured his vocal problems without medical aid.Alexander then realised that most people stood, sat and moved in a defective manner and that incorrect 'use of the self' might be the cause of much human suffering. He moved to London and established a school, publishing several books and achieving success, with recommendations from famous contemporaries such as Aldous Huxley and Sir Stafford Cripps. Alexander died in 1955 but his 'principle' lives on through the work of many teachers of his method.Reviews
First published in 1932, the landmark work by the originator of the Alexander Technique.
Author Bio
F.M. Alexander was an Australian actor who developed the process known as the Alexander Technique.
