David Garrick, Dramatist

By Elizabeth Stein

Book Overview

""David Garrick, Dramatist"" by Elizabeth Stein is a comprehensive biography of the famous 18th century English actor, playwright and theatre manager, David Garrick. The book provides a detailed account of Garrick's life, including his early years, his rise to fame as an actor, his work as a playwright and his tenure as the manager of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.Stein explores Garrick's contributions to the theatre, including his efforts to reform the acting profession and his introduction of more naturalistic acting styles. The book also delves into Garrick's personal life, including his relationships with his wife, fellow actors, and members of high society.In addition to providing a thorough account of Garrick's life, Stein also analyzes his impact on the theatre and the cultural landscape of 18th century England. The book includes extensive research and analysis of Garrick's plays, as well as his influence on other playwrights and actors of the time.Overall, ""David Garrick, Dramatist"" is a detailed and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of English theatre.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: 1162765453
• ISBN13: 9781162765457
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"