The Story of Helena Modjeska Madame Chlapowska

By Mabel Collins and Collins Mabel

Book Overview

The Story of Helena Modjeska is a biography written by Mabel Collins in 1883. The book chronicles the life of Helena Modjeska, a Polish actress who rose to fame in the late 19th century. The biography begins with Modjeska's childhood in Poland and follows her journey to becoming a successful actress in Europe and America. The book also delves into Modjeska's personal life, including her marriage to Count Karol Bozenta Chlapowski and her relationships with other notable figures of the time such as Henryk Sienkiewicz and Sarah Bernhardt. Collins provides a detailed account of Modjeska's performances and her impact on the theater world, as well as her philanthropic efforts and involvement in political activism. The Story of Helena Modjeska is a comprehensive look at the life of one of the most influential actresses of the 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104507161
• ISBN13: 9781104507169
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"