Drawing on his own papers and first published in 1799, this
two-volume account traces the colourful life of the actor and
playwright Charles Macklin (c.1699-1797). His long career serves as
the focal point in a history of the eighteenth-century theatre and
its most celebrated performers. Hailed for his enduring
interpretation of Shakespeare's Shylock, a role he played for some
fifty years, Macklin has been credited with the theatre's move
towards realism. His life was just as dramatic offstage, marked as
it was by a series of controversies and fierce rivalries. In 1735
he was convicted of the manslaughter of a fellow actor in a quarrel
over a wig, and in 1775 he successfully pressed charges of
conspiracy against theatregoers who had rioted during his
performances. Volume 2 covers the latter part of Macklin's career
up to his death. Also included is a selection of letters written to
his son.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies |
| Release date: |
September 2013 |
| First published: |
September 2013 |
| Authors: |
James Thomas Kirkman
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
470 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-108-06467-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Theatre, drama >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-108-06467-1 |
| Barcode: |
9781108064675 |
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