Articles and Lectures: Articles, published letters and lectures on the F. M. Alexander Technique

by Frederick Matthias Alexander, Jean M. O. Fischer (Editor)

Mouritz has published scholarly editions of Alexander's books with the copyright permissions of the Estate of F. M. Alexander since 1995. Articles and Lectures is a compilation of F. M. ­Alexander’s ­articles, published letters and lectures on the Alexander Technique. The book consists of six sections. Early The origins and development of the F. M. ­Alexander Technique between 1894 and 1910 can be traced in these early papers. Starting with his observations on the art of elocution, they show how Alexander changed the emphasis from breathing to ‘motive power,’ the correct mental attitude and, ultimately, conscious control. Published These are letters written in response to medical ­articles or to reviews of his books. They address typical ­misunderstandings and misinterpretations of his technique. Three lectures survive of which two are ­reported ­almost verbatim. They were given informally and reveal ­Alexander’s spontaneity when talking about his technique. Teaching These aphorisms, taken from Alexander’s ­lessons, summarize important principles of his teaching and make general observations about use and conscious control. Alexander and the Consists of draft material for the unfinished book by Ron Brown. There is a foreword, and a chapter which deals with the misunderstood rôles of ‘treatment’ and ­physiology in the Technique. Autobiographical Covering Alexander’s life until his ­departure for London in 1904, this draft is not only a unique ­history of Alexander’s early life and career, but it is also a fascinating insight into the man behind the Technique. It is a portrait of an unusual and individualistic character. please note the difference between the 'cream' and 'white' editions of Alexander's books. The white paperbacks do NOT Walter Carrington's and editor's forewords; notes on the text; endnotes; appendices or any photographs added added to the 'cream' editions; index. For these please consult the 'cream' editions.

267 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 16, 2021

About the author

Frederick Matthias Alexander (20 January 1869 – 10 October 1955) was an Australian actor who developed the educational process that is today called the Alexander Technique: a form of education that is applied to recognize and overcome reactive, habitual limitations in movement and thinking.