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Mémoires Sur Garrick Et Sur Macklin: Précédée D'une Histoire Abrégée Du Théâtre Anglais / Par M. Després...
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ArtistsGeneral DramaBritish History
ISBN13: 9781277136371
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 5 2012
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
Mémoires Sur Garrick Et Sur Macklin offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two prominent figures in 18th-century English theatre: the celebrated actor David Garrick and the controversial actor and playwright Charles Macklin. Preceded by a concise history of the English theatre, this work, translated into French, provides valuable insights into the theatrical world of the time.
Arthur Murphy's original biographical work is enriched by the contributions of Auguste-Jean-Baptiste Defauconpret, James Thomas Kirkman, and Jean-Baptiste-Denis Després, offering a comprehensive perspective on Garrick and Macklin's careers, personalities, and lasting impact on the stage. This book will appeal to scholars of theatre history, biography, and 18th-century cultural life, as well as anyone interested in the enduring legacy of two theatrical giants.
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