Bar, Stage And Platform: Autobiographic Memories (1902)

by Herman Charles Merivale

Book Overview

Bar, Stage and Platform: Autobiographic Memories is a book written by Herman Charles Merivale and published in 1902. The book is a collection of autobiographical memories from Merivale's life, focusing on his experiences as a barrister, actor, and public speaker. Merivale was a prominent figure in late 19th century British society, and his memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the world of law, theatre, and public speaking during this time. The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on one aspect of Merivale's life: the bar, the stage, and the platform. In the section on the bar, Merivale recounts his experiences as a barrister, including some of his most memorable cases. In the section on the stage, he describes his time as an actor and playwright, and provides insights into the workings of the theatre world. The final section of the book focuses on Merivale's experiences as a public speaker, including his work as a lecturer and political commentator. Throughout the book, Merivale's writing is engaging and insightful, providing a unique perspective on the social and cultural world of late Victorian Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166606678
• ISBN13: 9781166606671
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"