Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. Volume 1 (of 2) by Alger and Alger
"Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. Volume 1 (of 2)" by William Rounseville Alger is a biography written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Edwin Forrest, a prominent American actor, and provides insights into his contributions to the theater, his personality, and the influences that shaped his career. It seeks to not only narrate his experiences but also to explore the broader significance of his life within the narrative of American theater. The opening of the biography establishes the context for Edwin Forrest's life, highlighting his importance as a groundbreaking figure in American acting. Alger reflects on the motivations behind his work, emphasizing the value of detailing the life of someone who had a profound impact on the theatrical world. The initial chapters detail the background of Forrest's family, underscoring the virtues they instilled in him, and hint at the challenges he faced growing up in a struggling household. The author also discusses the societal prejudices against actors during Forrest's time, aiming to address misconceptions about the dramatic profession. Overall, the beginning sets a reflective and analytical tone, suggesting a deep exploration of Forrest's complex character and the tumultuous world of 19th-century American theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alger, William Rounseville, 1822-1905 |
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| Author | Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
| Title | Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. Volume 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | tly authored by Horatio Alger, Jr. |
| Contents | Prelude -- Parentage and family -- Boyhood and youth -- Psychological origin, variety, and personal uses of the dramatic art -- The dramatic apprentice and strolling player -- Life in New Orleans: critical period of experience -- Breaking the way to fame and fortune -- Growth and freshness of professional glory; invidious attacks and their causes -- Sensational and artistic acting; characters of physical and mental realism: Rolla; Tell; Damon; Brutus; Virginius; Spartacus; Metamora -- Two years of recreation and study in the Old World -- Professional tour in Great Britain -- Meridian of success and reputation: new roles of Febro, Melnotte, and Jack Cade -- Second professional tour in Great Britain, and its consequences: the Macready controversy and riot. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Alan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61348 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| s | 318 s in the last 30 days. |
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