Samuel Foote: A Biography (1910)

By Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald

Book Overview

Samuel Foote: A Biography is a book written by Percy Fitzgerald and published in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Samuel Foote, an 18th-century English actor, playwright, and theater manager. Fitzgerald's biography covers Foote's early life and education, his rise to fame as a performer, and his eventual success as a playwright and theater manager. The book also delves into Foote's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers, and his struggles with debt and scandal. Fitzgerald draws on a wide range of sources, including Foote's own writings and contemporary accounts, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this fascinating figure in English theatrical history. Overall, Samuel Foote: A Biography is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theater, as well as for readers interested in the social and cultural context of 18th-century England.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436591090
• ISBN13: 9781436591096
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"