Sarah Bernhardt: The Art of High Drama

by Carol Ockman and Kenneth E. Silver

Book Overview

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the life, art, and style of "the Divine Sarah"

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was an extraordinary performer, so much so that her name became synonymous with acting. Yet her importance extended beyond the world of theater--she was an icon of French nationalism, a target of both admiration and scorn, an artist and sculptor, and a trendsetting avatar of style. This fascinating book examines the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300109199
• ISBN13: 9780300109191
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.0" x 10.8"