Our Old Actors - Henry Barton Baker - Bog

""Our Old Actors"" by Henry Barton Baker is a book that explores the lives and careers of some of the most famous actors of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is a collection of biographical sketches that provides insight into the personal and professional lives of actors such as David Garrick, Sarah Siddons, and Edmund Kean. The author, Henry Barton Baker, was a British playwright and historian who had a deep appreciation for the theater and its history. In this book, he draws on his extensive knowledge of the subject to create a fascinating portrait of the actors who helped shape the theater as we know it today. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, making it accessible to both theater enthusiasts and casual readers alike. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the theater and the lives of the people who made it great.Divided Into: From The Earliest Times To The Commonwealth, Restoration To Garrick, The Garrick Period, The Kemble Period, And The Kean And Macready Period.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.