Grimaldi: A Tragedy In Five Acts (1822)

By William Bailey

Book Overview

Grimaldi: A Tragedy In Five Acts is a play written by William Bailey and first published in 1822. The play tells the tragic story of Joseph Grimaldi, a famous clown and pantomime performer in 18th century England. The play is divided into five acts, each depicting a different period in Grimaldi's life. The first act shows Grimaldi as a young boy, learning the art of clowning from his father. The second act shows him as a successful performer in London, admired by audiences and fellow actors alike. The third act depicts his descent into alcoholism and depression, as he struggles to cope with the pressures of fame. The fourth act shows his attempts to revive his career, which ultimately fail. The final act portrays his death, alone and forgotten. Throughout the play, Bailey explores themes of celebrity, addiction, and the fleeting nature of fame. The play was well-received upon its initial publication and has since become a classic 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: 1166575837
• ISBN13: 9781166575830
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"