Tento autor, známy shakespearovský herec, pôsobil na scéne od 60. rokov 19. storočia až do svojej smrti v roku 1891. Bol kolegom Edwina Bootha a váženým priateľom mnohých literárnych velikánov svojej doby. Jeho umelecké pôsobenie a osobné väzby formovali jeho vnímanie sveta a pravdepodobne aj jeho autorskú dráhu.
This book is a biography of Edwin Forrest, one of the most prominent and controversial American actors of the 19th century. It covers his rise to fame, his personal and professional struggles, as well as his contributions to American theater.
In this captivating biography, Lawrence Barrett tells the story of the legendary actress Charlotte Cushman. Filled with fascinating anecdotes and insightful analysis, Charlotte Cushman: A Lecture is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theatre.