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An Apology For His Life (1914)

An Apology For His Life (1914)

Cibber, Colley

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ISBN10: 1164029304
ISBN13: 9781164029304
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Apology For His Life is an autobiography written by Colley Cibber, a prominent English actor, playwright, and poet who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book was first published in 1740, several years after Cibber's death, and was later reprinted in 1914.The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period of Cibber's life. The first part focuses on his childhood and early years in the theater, including his apprenticeship with Thomas Betterton and his first major role in a play. The second part covers his rise to fame as an actor and playwright, as well as his involvement in the theater world of London during the Restoration period. The third and final part of the book details Cibber's later years, including his appointment as Poet Laureate and his struggles with his health and finances.Throughout the book, Cibber provides a candid and often humorous account of his life and career. He describes his successes and failures, his relationships with other actors and playwrights, and his thoughts on the state of the theater in his time. He also defends himself against the criticisms of his contemporaries, who often derided him for his lack of formal education and his perceived vulgarity.An Apology For His Life is an important historical document that provides insight into the life and career of one of the most influential figures in English theater history. It is also a lively and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the colorful world of the Restoration theater.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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