Memoirs of the Life of John Philip Kemble, Esq.: Volume 1: Including a History of the Stage, from the Time of Garrick to the Present Period
Author:   James Boaden
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781108064927


Pages:   526
Publication Date:   05 September 2013
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Memoirs of the Life of John Philip Kemble, Esq.: Volume 1: Including a History of the Stage, from the Time of Garrick to the Present Period


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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 1 of the present work covers Kemble's career through to his first season in charge at Drury Lane in 1788–9.

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Author:   James Boaden
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.660kg
ISBN:  

9781108064927


ISBN 10:   1108064922
Pages:   526
Publication Date:   05 September 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Introduction; Part I: 1. Preliminary reflections; 2. His York engagement; 3. Mr Kemble arrives in town; 4. Covent Garden; 5. Mr Kemble's first appearance in London; 6. Range of parts at this period; 7. Mrs Abington; 8. Mr Kemble's acting; 9. Winter season of 1784–5; 10. Mr Pope's 'Oroonoko'; 11. Close of the season 1784–5; 12. Season of 1785–6; 13. Haymarket; 14. Summer of 1787; Part II: 1. Season of 1788–9; 2. Other novelties; Illustrations.

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