Memoirs Of Charles Macklin, Comedian: With The Dramatic Characters, Manners, Anecdotes, Etc. Of The Age In Which He Lived (1806)

By William Cook

Book Overview

Memoirs of Charles Macklin, Comedian: With the Dramatic Characters, Manners, Anecdotes, Etc. of the Age in Which He Lived is a book written by Charles Macklin and published in 1806. The book is an autobiographical account of Macklin's life as a comedian and actor in the 18th century. Macklin recounts his experiences in the theatre, including his performances in London's Drury Lane and Covent Garden theatres. He also shares his observations on the social and cultural climate of the time, including the changing attitudes towards theatre and the rise of the middle class. The book is filled with anecdotes about Macklin's contemporaries, including famous actors, playwrights, and patrons of the arts. It provides a fascinating insight into the world of theatre in the 18th century and the life of one of its most prominent figures.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: 1167019628
• ISBN13: 9781167019623
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"