Peg Woffington

Reade, Charles (1814 - 1884)

Edité par Ticknor and Fields, Boston, 1855

A propos de cet article

First American Edition. No advertisements in the rear. Contemporary half morocco over marbled boards; rubbed corners with breaks light to spine edges and tips; Bindings very tight with fine hinges, foxing scattered to toned pages heavier to the first and last pages; some spots top text block near spine. Based on the comedic and dramatic actress Margaret " Peg " Woffington ( 1714 - 1769 ) the English actress who played Polly Peachum in The Beggar's Opera at age 10, played Ophelia, etc. and her life. The book written after the success of Charles Reade's play " Masks and Faces ", about the life of Peg Woffington. Written by Dramatist and author Charles Reade . Charles Reade was said to have an eye for scene, situation and dialogue, a very popular and prolific author of his times. Charles Reade was an English novelist and dramatist, best known for The Cloister and the Hearth. Reade began his literary career as a dramatist, and it was his own wish that the word "dramatist" should stand first in the description of his occupations on his tombstone. N° de réf. du vendeur 000790

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Peg Woffington

Éditeur : Ticknor and Fields, Boston

Date d'édition : 1855

Reliure : Hardcover

Etat : Very Good

Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket As Issued

Edition : 1st Edition.