Berman L E
Psychoanal Q. 1976 Jan;45(1):110-27.
W. S. Gilbert, librettist of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, suffered from such extreme anxiety at the opening night performance of his plays that he was unable to remain in the theater. This paper explores the dynamics behind Gilbert's first night anxiety, utilizing his literary works as well as biographical and autobiographical sources.
W. S. 吉尔伯特是吉尔伯特与沙利文歌剧的编剧,在其戏剧首演之夜,他饱受极度焦虑之苦,以至于无法留在剧院。本文利用他的文学作品以及传记和自传资料,探究吉尔伯特首演之夜焦虑背后的原因。