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...

• 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"