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Frank Desprez

Frank Desprez (9 February 1853 – 25 November 1916) was an English playwright, essayist, and poet. He wrote more than twenty pieces for the theatre, as well as numerous shorter works, including his famous poem, Lasca.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 9, 1853, Died November 25, 1916

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1906 - 1919

Roles Represented in DAHR: author

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-3283 12-in. 4/13/1906 Lasca Edgar L. Davenport Recitation, with orchestra author  
Edison 4081 10-in. 8/31/1915 Lasca Glen Ellison Recitation, with orchestra author  
Edison 5055 10-in. 10/10/1916 Lasca Harry E. Humphrey Recitation author  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Desprez, Frank," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111170.

Desprez, Frank. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111170.

"Desprez, Frank." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111170

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