The Queen Of The Drama! Mary Anderson

The Queen Of The Drama! Mary Anderson

Henry Llewellyn Williams

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104399030
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The Queen of the Drama! Mary Anderson: Her Life On and Off the Stage is a biography written by Henry Llewellyn Williams in 1885. The book tells the story of Mary Anderson, a famous American actress who rose to fame in the late 19th century. The biography covers Anderson’s life from her childhood in Sacramento, California, to her early acting career in the United States and her eventual move to London, where she became a sensation on the British stage. The book also delves into Anderson’s personal life, including her marriage to Antonio Navarro, a Spanish diplomat, and her relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde. Throughout the book, Williams portrays Anderson as a talented and ambitious actress who was able to overcome personal and professional challenges to achieve great success. He also highlights her dedication to philanthropy, including her work with the Red Cross during the Franco-Prussian War. Overall, The Queen of the Drama! Mary Anderson: Her Life On and Off the Stage provides a detailed and fascinating look at the life of one of the most celebrated actresses of the late 19th century.Together With Select Recitations From All The Great Plays In Which She Has Delighted Two Continents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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