Queens Of The Stage (1896)

By Alan Dale

Book Overview

Queens of the Stage is a book written by Alan Dale and published in 1896. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most famous actresses of the late 19th century. It includes profiles of Sarah Bernhardt, Ellen Terry, Ada Rehan, and many others.Dale provides a detailed account of each actress's life and career, including their early years, their breakthrough performances, and their most memorable roles. He also explores the challenges they faced as women in a male-dominated industry, as well as the social and cultural context in which they worked.The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of theater in the late 19th century, as well as the lives of some of its most celebrated performers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theater, women's history, or the lives of famous actresses.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: 1120685125
• ISBN13: 9781120685124
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"