The Life Of Edmund Kean

By Barry Cornwall

Book Overview

""The Life of Edmund Kean"" is a biography written by Barry Cornwall about the famous English actor, Edmund Kean. The book delves into the life of Kean, from his humble beginnings to his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated actors of his time. Cornwall explores Kean's personal life, including his tumultuous relationships with women and his struggles with addiction, as well as his professional career, highlighting his talent and the impact he had on the theatre world. The book also provides insights into the theatre scene in 19th century England, and the role Kean played in shaping it. Overall, ""The Life of Edmund Kean"" offers a fascinating look into the life of one of the most influential actors in English theatre history.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: 1430463139
• ISBN13: 9781430463139
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"