Ira Aldridge: Performing Shakespeare in Europe, 1852-1855

by Bernth Lindfors

This book describes the "glory years" of Ira Aldridge's first Continental tour, during which he won more awards and honors, often conferred by royalty, than any other actor of his day.

2015 George Freedley Memorial Award (Theatre Library Association)

Ira Aldridge: Performing Shakespeare in Europe, 1852-1855, the third volume of Bernth Lindfors's award-winning biography, traces the American-born black classical actor's itinerary on his...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580464726
• ISBN13: 9781580464727
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: University of Rochester Press
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.3"