The Life and Art of Edwin Booth and His Contemporaries is a book written by Brander Matthews and published in 1886. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and work of Edwin Booth, one of the most celebrated actors of his time, and his contemporaries. Matthews provides an in-depth analysis of Booth's acting style, his performances, and his impact on the theater world. The book also explores the lives and careers of other notable actors of the...