Memoirs of the Life of John Philip Kemble, Esq. 2 Volume Set Including a History of the Stage, from the Time of Garrick to the Present Period |
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| Author:
| Boaden, James |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 17th and 18th Centuries Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-06494-1 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Multiple-item retail product |
| List Price: | AUD $143.95 |
Book Description:
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Born into the theatre, John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) was known for his mastery of tragic Shakespearian roles, notably that of Coriolanus. Published in 1825, this extensive two-volume biography by James Boaden (1762-1839) was described by Sir Walter Scott as 'grave, critical, full and laudably accurate'.
Born into the theatre, John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) was known for his mastery of tragic Shakespearian roles, notably that of Coriolanus. Published in 1825, this extensive two-volume biography by James Boaden (1762-1839) was described by Sir Walter Scott as 'grave, critical, full and laudably accurate'.