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Our Old Actors

Our Old Actors

Baker, Henry Barton

Paperback

Entertainment & Performing ArtsFiction AnthologiesTheater History

ISBN10: 1162948043
ISBN13: 9781162948041
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 472
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Our Old Actors is a book written by Henry Barton Baker that offers a comprehensive overview of the lives and careers of some of the most famous actors of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular actor or actress and provides a detailed account of their personal and professional lives.Baker's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a wealth of information about the actors he discusses. He delves into the challenges they faced in their careers, their triumphs and failures, and the impact they had on the theatrical world of their time.The book covers a wide range of actors, from the legendary David Garrick to lesser-known performers like John Bannister and Elizabeth Farren. Baker also provides insights into the social and cultural context in which these actors worked, shedding light on the changing attitudes towards theatre and performance during this period.Overall, Our Old Actors is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of theatre and the lives of some of its most iconic figures.Divided Into: From The Earliest Times To The Commonwealth, Restoration To Garrick, The Garrick Period, The Kemble Period, And The Kean And Macready Period.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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