An Apology For The Life Of George Anne Bellamy V1 (1786)

By Geroge Anne Bellamy and George Anne Bellamy

Book Overview

An Apology for the Life of George Anne Bellamy is a memoir written by the actress George Anne Bellamy and first published in 1785. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Bellamy's early life and career as an actress, and the second volume detailing her personal life and scandalous affairs.Bellamy was born into poverty in Ireland and began her career as an actress at a young age. She quickly gained fame and popularity in London, where she was known for her beauty and talent on stage. However, Bellamy's personal life was tumultuous, marked by numerous affairs with wealthy and powerful men.In her memoir, Bellamy seeks to defend herself against the various scandals and rumors that plagued her throughout her life. She also reflects on the challenges and struggles of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and the sacrifices she made in order to achieve success.An Apology for the Life of George Anne Bellamy is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a talented and controversial actress, and offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural norms of 18th century England.In Five Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165310554
• ISBN13: 9781165310555
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"