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Playing to the gods : Sarah Bernhardt, Eleonora Duse, and the rivalry that changed acting forever /

Traces the infamous rivalry between two renowned nineteenth-century actresses, sharing insights into their personalities, ambitions, and relationships with each others' lovers.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Rader, Peter (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Simon & Schuster, [2018]
Edition:	First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Subjects:	Bernhardt, Sarah, > 1844-1923. Duse, Eleonora, > 1858-1924. Actresses > Biography. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts. HISTORY / Women. PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / History & Criticism. Theater > History.

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