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Henry Irving

Henry Irving

Brereton, Austin

Hardcover

Entertainment & Performing ArtsBiographies GeneralHistorical Figures

ISBN10: 054802345X
ISBN13: 9780548023457
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Henry Irving is a biography written by Austin Brereton about the life and career of the famous English actor, Sir Henry Irving. The book covers Irving's early life, his rise to fame as a leading actor in the Victorian era, and his impact on the world of theater. Brereton delves into Irving's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his struggles with alcoholism and health issues. The book also explores Irving's collaborations with notable playwrights such as Shakespeare and his contributions to the development of modern theater. Through extensive research and analysis, Brereton provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential actors of his time.1905. Sir Henry Irving was perhaps the period's most respected and popular actor. He was the first actor to be knighted. Contents: The First Chapter in His Life, 1838-1870; Personal Recollections; Some Reminiscences; Henry Irving: the Actor; Henry Irving on Tour; Irving and Westminister Abbey; His Last Appearances in London; An American Appreciation; Canon Duckworth's Tribute; A Chronological History; and Parts Played by Henry Irving.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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