Edwin Booth (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163415115)

The book ""Edwin Booth"" by Charles Townsend Copeland is a biography of the famous American stage actor Edwin Booth. The book begins by detailing Booth's early life, including his childhood and family background. It then goes on to describe his early career in acting, including his struggles and successes in the theater world.The book also covers Booth's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and romantic partners. It explores his marriage to Mary Devlin and the tragic death of their daughter, as well as his relationship with his brother John Wilkes Booth, who infamously assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.Throughout the book, Copeland provides detailed descriptions of Booth's performances and the impact he had on the theater world. He also delves into the social and political context of Booth's time, including the Civil War and the changes taking place in American society.Overall, ""Edwin Booth"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most famous actors, providing insight into his life, work, and legacy.Early Biography Of The Famous Actor Who Died In 1893. First Appearance Of Many Of Booth's Letters.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.

Author: Charles Townsend Copeland
ISBN-10: 1163415111
ISBN-13: 9781163415115
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 188
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d