Memoirs of the Life of John Philip Kemble, Esq. : Volume 1 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: | 978-1-108-06492-7 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $55.99 |
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'.