English Actors V2: From Shakespeare To Macready (1879)

English Actors V2: From Shakespeare To Macready is a book written by Henry Barton Baker and published in 1879. This book is the second volume of a two-part series that focuses on the history of English actors from the time of William Shakespeare to the mid-19th century. The book provides detailed accounts of the lives and careers of some of the most prominent actors of the time, including David Garrick, Sarah Siddons, Edmund Kean, and William Charles Macready. The author also explores the social and cultural context in which these actors lived and worked, including the development of the theater industry and the changing attitudes towards acting and performers.Throughout the book, the author draws on a range of primary sources, including contemporary accounts, letters, and diaries, to provide a rich and vivid portrait of the English theater during this period. The book is also illustrated with portraits and other images of the actors and their performances, providing a visual record of the evolution of the English stage.Overall, English Actors V2: From Shakespeare To Macready is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English theater and the lives and careers of some of its most famous performers.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.