Edwin Forrest

Edwin Forrest

Author: Arthur W. Bloom

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2019-05-03

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1476635927

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Edwin Forrest was the foremost American actor of the nineteenth century. His advocacy of American, and specifically Jacksonian, themes made him popular in New York’s Bowery Theatre. His rivalry with the English tragedian William Charles Macready led to the Astor Place Riot, and his divorce from Catharine Sinclair Forrest was one of the greatest social scandals of the period. This full-length biography examines Forrest’s personal life while acknowledging the impossibility of separating it from his public image. Included is a historical chronology of every known performance the actor gave.


The Life of Edwin Forrest

The Life of Edwin Forrest

Author: James Rees

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-07-20

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 3368830732

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.


Edwin Forrest

Edwin Forrest

Author: Arthur W. Bloom

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2019-05-09

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1476677549

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Edwin Forrest was the foremost American actor of the nineteenth century. His advocacy of American, and specifically Jacksonian, themes made him popular in New York's Bowery Theatre. His rivalry with the English tragedian William Charles Macready led to the Astor Place Riot, and his divorce from Catharine Sinclair Forrest was one of the greatest social scandals of the period. This full-length biography examines Forrest's personal life while acknowledging the impossibility of separating it from his public image. Included is a historical chronology of every known performance the actor gave.


Edwin Forrest

Edwin Forrest

Author: Lawrence Barrett

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-04-24

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 3385425522

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.


Edwin Forrest

Edwin Forrest

Author: Edwin Forrest

Publisher:

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019527399

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This book is a comprehensive biography of the 19th-century American actor Edwin Forrest, illustrated with photos and sketches of his performances and fellow actors. The book delves into Forrest's personal life, including his tumultuous relationships and legal battles, while also analyzing his unique acting style and impact on American theater. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.