Memoirs of Mrs. Siddons : interspersed with anecdotes of authors and actors : in two volumes,
Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), actress, wrote her brief memoir in the last year of her life, aged 75. Siddons grew up in a family with theatrical associations: Roger Kemble, her father, was a theatrical manager, and her brother, John Philip Kemble, an actor. Written in a style of 'good humour, educ...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Henry Colburn,
1827.
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| Series: | AM Scholar: Women's Studies.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Sarah Siddons (1755-1831), actress, wrote her brief memoir in the last year of her life, aged 75. Siddons grew up in a family with theatrical associations: Roger Kemble, her father, was a theatrical manager, and her brother, John Philip Kemble, an actor. Written in a style of 'good humour, education and taste' the author relates her conversations with numerous celebrities. |
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| Item Description: | "Collection: Women's Autobiographies"--Home page. "Original Microfilm Part: Part 1: Rare printed autobiographies covering thirty-three womens lives, 1713-1859"--Home page. "Original Microfilm Reel: 12"--Home page. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (2 volumes (various pagings)). |