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Ireland, Joseph Norton

9781332533732: Mrs. Duff (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1332533736 ISBN 13 : 9781332533732

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A portrait of a legendary actress and the life behind the stage lights.

This book presents the story of Mrs. Duff, a highly praised actress whose career spanned Boston, Philadelphia, and New York. It also reveals how she balanced fame with a private life, guiding seven children and supporting her husband through long years of demanding work.

- A wide range of celebrated roles, from Jane Shore and Florinda to Hermione and Juliet, showcases her dramatic skill and versatility.
- A front‑row view of theater life in the early 1800s, with the creator’s notes on receptions, benefits, salaries, and the crowd’s response.
- Tributes from peers and critics, and the personal choices that shaped her public image and later life.
- The shift from public performer to private life, including her religious devotion and eventual burial away from the stage.

Ideal for readers of theatrical biography and anyone fascinated by the history of American stage stars.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332533736
ISBN 13: 9781332533732
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 226
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Mrs. Duff (Classic Reprint)

Joseph Norton Ireland

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ISBN 10 : 1332533736 ISBN 13 : 9781332533732

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a biography detailing the life of 19th-century actress, Mary Duff, who achieved stardom in the early 1800s. Born in London, Duff traveled to America with her husband John Duff in 1811 and rapidly rose to prominence as a leading tragedienne, challenging the reigning star of the day, Mrs. Powell. Duff was known for her beauty, intelligence, versatility, and devotion to her work, retiring early to enter religious service. She was hailed by critics as the first American-born actress to achieve greatness on the American stage. Her portrayal of Hermione in Racine's Andromaque was considered her greatest triumph and established her as a rival to the celebrated British actor Edmund Kean, who called her the greatest actress in the world. Filled with fascinating details and reviews of Duff's performances, this book is a must-have for theatre buffs and lovers of American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332533732_0

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