The Career of Dion Boucicault

By Townsend Walsh

Book Overview

The Career of Dion Boucicault is a comprehensive biography of the renowned Irish playwright and actor, Dion Boucicault, written by Townsend Walsh. The book provides a detailed account of Boucicault's life, from his early days in Dublin to his rise to fame in London and New York. It explores his prolific career as a playwright, actor, and director, and his significant contributions to the development of theatre in the 19th century.The book delves into Boucicault's personal life, including his relationships with his wives and children, and his struggles with alcoholism and financial difficulties. It also examines his political views and activism, particularly his support for Irish nationalism and his involvement in the American Civil War.Through extensive research and analysis of Boucicault's plays and performances, Walsh provides insight into his creative process and the cultural and social context of his work. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of Boucicault and his productions, as well as a comprehensive bibliography and index.Overall, The Career of Dion Boucicault is a richly detailed and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential figures in 19th-century theatre.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: 1163234621
• ISBN13: 9781163234624
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"