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Meet the man behind the stage legend: a sharp, revealing portrait of Charles Macklin and the world he lived in.
This biography surveys Macklin’s remarkable career, from his Dublin stage days to his London years, and it weighs the old debates about his birth and longevity with careful evidence and thoughtful analysis.
The book situates Macklin among his famous peers and competitors, tracing how his life intersected with the Irish and English theatre scenes. It presents biographers’ claims, contrasts differing accounts, and explains why the truth remains a puzzle for readers and historians alike.- Learn how early performances and city stages shaped Macklin’s talent and choices.
- Explore the roles and rivalries that defined his career on both sides of the Irish Sea.
- Understand how biographers approached his life, age, and enduring influence on the stage.
- See the challenges of reconstructing a theatrical life from scattered records and anecdotes.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the life and career of Charles Macklin, a prominent 18th-century actor and playwright who made many reforms to stage management and elocution. The author includes many anecdotes and contemporary sources to paint a vivid picture of Macklin's life. The book also discusses the impact of Macklin's reforms on the theatrical world of his time, and how they helped to shape modern acting techniques. Macklin's story is set against the backdrop of the 18th-century theatre, and the book provides insights into the social and cultural values of the period. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive biography of a significant figure in theatre history, and sheds light on the evolution of acting and stagecraft during the 18th century. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331026310_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331026310
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