Memoirs of the Life of John Philip Kemble, Esq.
Memoirs of the Life of John Philip Kemble, Esq.
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GBPBorn 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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September 2013Paperback
9781108064927
526 pages
216 × 140 × 30 mm
0.66kg
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Table of Contents
- 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.
