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Paperback The Life And Art Of Edwin Booth And His Contemporaries (1886) Book

ISBN: 1163981451

ISBN13: 9781163981450

The Life And Art Of Edwin Booth And His Contemporaries (1886)

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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 era, including Henry Irving, Lawrence Barrett, and John McCullough. Matthews draws on a wealth of primary sources, including contemporary reviews, interviews with actors and theater managers, and Booth's own letters and diaries. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theater and the art of acting in the late 19th century.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.

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