A captivating exploration of the early life and meteoric rise of legendary 19th-century actor Edmund Kean. This seminal biography, penned by Barry Cornwall and published in 1835, offers an intimate portrait of the theatrical genius. From humble beginnings to unparalleled stage presence, readers are immersed in Kean's world, uncovering the complexities of the man behind the iconic performances. A must-read for theater enthusiasts, historians, and anyone fascinated by the lives of extraordinary individuals.
The Life of Edmund Kean by Barry Cornwall c1835 Theatre History
Title: The Life of Edmund Kean
Author: Barry Cornwall
Publisher : Edward Moxon
Publication: c1835
Format: Board / LeatherCondition: Colourd boards with leather spine and corners. Corners are bumped and rubbed and the spine also has some rubbing. Pages are quite clean with light foxing to the last few blank pages. A couple of pages have light pencil marks. Ex libris from the library of Stephen Clarke with plate to front.. Newspaper cutting stuck to blank page at front. Picture of Kean to frontispiece. Previous owners name to front.
Book measures: 21cm x 13cm with 216 pages