Memoirs Of The Life Of George Frederick Cooke V2 (1813)

By William Dunlap

Book Overview

Memoirs Of The Life Of George Frederick Cooke V2 is a book written by William Dunlap and published in 1813. The book is a biography of George Frederick Cooke, a famous actor who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume containing the majority of the biography.The book covers Cooke's life from his birth in Ireland in 1756 to his death in New York in 1812. It details his early years as an actor in Ireland and England, his rise to fame in London's Covent Garden theater, and his subsequent tours of the United States and Canada.The book also delves into Cooke's personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and his tumultuous relationships with women. It provides insight into his acting style and the impact he had on the theater world of his time.The book is written in a narrative style and includes anecdotes and personal accounts from Cooke's contemporaries. It provides a comprehensive look at the life of one of the most celebrated actors of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.In Two Volumes.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: 1437136168
• ISBN13: 9781437136166
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"