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""The Kembles"" is a comprehensive account of the illustrious Kemble family, focusing particularly on the lives and careers of the celebrated actress Mrs. Siddons and her brother, the renowned actor John Philip Kemble. This first volume delves into their early lives, influences, and the development of their theatrical skills, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th and 19th-century English theatre. Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald meticulously details the family's rise to prominence, their personal relationships, and their significant contributions to the performing arts. This book provides valuable insights into the social and cultural context of the time, making it an essential read for anyone interested in theatrical history, biography, or the lives of prominent figures in the British arts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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