Lillian Russell: A Bio-Bibliography

by Anne Aull Bowbeer and Donald R. Schwartz

Lillian Russell was the Victorian era's symbol of talent, charm, and beauty. She was introduced by impresario Tony Pastor in 1880, and was considered an emblem of feminine beauty until the turn of the century. Although her voice still set a standard of excellence, by that time America's vision of loveliness had changed, and her middle-aged body could not meet the new challenge on the musical stage. Russell responded with extraordinary resilience...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313277648
• ISBN13: 9780313277641
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"