Memoirs of the Life of John Philip Kemble, Esq.: Volume 2: Including a History of the Stage, from the Time of Garrick to the Present Period

ISBN-13: 9781108064934 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 606 str.

James Boaden

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Born into the theatre, though originally intended for Catholic holy orders, John Philip Kemble (1757 1823) made as great a name for himself on the English stage as his gifted older sister, Sarah Siddons. Known for his mastery of tragic Shakespearian roles, among which Coriolanus was deemed his finest, Kemble also distinguished himself as acting manager at Drury Lane under Sheridan. Described by Sir Walter Scott as 'grave, critical, full and laudably accurate', this extensive two-volume biography was the work of James Boaden (1762 1839), an author well acquainted with the foremost theatrical personalities of his day. Boaden's biographies of Sarah Siddons, Elizabeth Inchbald and Dorothy Jordan have also been reissued in this series, along with his edition of David Garrick's correspondence. Volume 2 of the present work opens with the season of 1789 90 at Drury Lane and closes with the text of Kemble's will."