David Garrick (1894) - Knight, Joseph
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David Garrick is a biography of the famous 18th-century English actor and playwright, written by Joseph Knight and first published in 1894. The book chronicles Garrick's life and career, from his early days as a struggling actor in provincial theaters to his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated performers of his time. Knight explores Garrick's artistic achievements, including his groundbreaking performances in Shakespearean roles, his popular adaptations of plays by other writers, and his contributions to the development of English theater. The book also delves into Garrick's personal…mehr

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David Garrick is a biography of the famous 18th-century English actor and playwright, written by Joseph Knight and first published in 1894. The book chronicles Garrick's life and career, from his early days as a struggling actor in provincial theaters to his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated performers of his time. Knight explores Garrick's artistic achievements, including his groundbreaking performances in Shakespearean roles, his popular adaptations of plays by other writers, and his contributions to the development of English theater. The book also delves into Garrick's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners, and his involvement in the cultural and social circles of his era. Throughout the book, Knight draws on a variety of sources, including contemporary accounts of Garrick's performances and personal correspondence, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this influential figure in English theater. David Garrick is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater or the cultural life of 18th-century England.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.