Kean: Paradoxical Genius

By Giles Playfair

Book Overview

Kean: Paradoxical Genius is a biography written by Giles Playfair about the life of the famous actor Edmund Kean. The book delves into the personal and professional life of Kean, who was known for his extraordinary talent on stage but also for his tumultuous personal life. Playfair explores Kean's rise to fame, his struggles with addiction and infidelity, and his relationships with fellow actors and members of high society. The book also provides insight into the theatrical world of the early 19th century, including the challenges faced by actors and the politics of the theater. Kean: Paradoxical Genius is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of the most celebrated actors of his time.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: 1417993537
• ISBN13: 9781417993536
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"