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The Life Of Robert Coates: Better Known As Romeo And Diamond Coates, The Celebrated Amateur Of Fashion

The Life Of Robert Coates: Better Known As Romeo And Diamond Coates, The Celebrated Amateur Of Fashion

Robinson, John Robert

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Entertainment & Performing ArtsHistorical FiguresFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163606596
ISBN13: 9781163606599
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Robert Coates, Better Known as Romeo and Diamond Coates, the Celebrated Amateur of Fashion is a biographical book written by John R. Robinson and Hunter H. Hunter. The book tells the story of Robert Coates, an eccentric and flamboyant figure who was famous in the early 19th century for his amateur theatrical performances and his extravagant lifestyle.Coates, who was born into a wealthy family, became interested in acting at a young age and began performing in amateur productions in his early twenties. He quickly gained a reputation for his unconventional acting style and his lavish costumes, which he designed himself.As his fame grew, Coates began performing in London's most prestigious theaters, often to mixed reviews. Despite his lack of formal training and his tendency to improvise on stage, Coates remained popular with audiences, who were captivated by his charisma and his unique approach to acting.Throughout his life, Coates remained a controversial figure, both for his unconventional behavior and for his extravagant spending. He was known for his lavish parties, his love of fine art and fashion, and his tendency to spend money recklessly.Despite his many flaws, Coates remained a beloved figure in the world of theater and fashion, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and performers to this day. The Life of Robert Coates provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of this enigmatic and fascinating figure, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater or the cultural history of the early 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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