{"product_id":"memoirs-of-mrs-siddons-2-volume-set-interspersed-with-anecdotes-of-authors-and-actors-9781108061278","title":"Memoirs of Mrs Siddons 2 Volume Set; Interspersed with Anecdotes of Authors and Actors (Multiple-component retail product) 9781108061278","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMemoirs of Mrs Siddons 2 Volume Set\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eInterspersed with Anecdotes of Authors and Actors\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished in 1827, this two-volume biography of acclaimed actress Sarah Siddons (1755–1831) includes many vivid anecdotes of theatrical life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Boaden (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108061278, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMultiple-component retail product, published 6 June 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e822 pages, 1 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.3 cm, 1.05 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePublished in 1827, this two-volume work by the playwright and biographer James Boaden (1762–1839) is a sprightly portrayal of the acclaimed actress Sarah Siddons (1755–1831). Closely collaborating with his subject, Boaden (whose memoir of Dorothy Jordan is also reissued in this series) was able to establish himself as an authoritative biographer, preferred over others for his intellect and wealth of anecdotes from a lifetime spent within the theatrical world. Arguably the greatest tragic actress of her age, Siddons broke new ground in the reactions she provoked in audiences and in the social legitimisation of the English stage. Containing vivid descriptions of performances, this work details the acting style of Siddons and the inner workings of the theatrical community. Volume 1 covers her career up to her triumphant return to Drury Lane in 1782. Volume 2 covers her most illustrious period, including royal patronage in the mid-1780s, her celebrated Lady Macbeth and her retirement in 1812.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eVolume 1: Dedication\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Female biography\u003cbr\u003e 2. Mr Siddons, his talents\u003cbr\u003e 3. Garrick retired but not willing to be forgotten\u003cbr\u003e 4. The author's plan in his chapters\u003cbr\u003e 5. Season of 1777–8\u003cbr\u003e 6. Henderson not eminently successful at Drury Lane\u003cbr\u003e 7. Return to Mrs Siddons\u003cbr\u003e 8. Lady Craven\u003cbr\u003e 9. The season of 1782–3 at Drury Lane Theatre\u003cbr\u003e 10. Mrs Siddons repeats Isabella eight times\u003cbr\u003e 11. Belvidera examined. Volume 2: 12. Produce of the benefit\u003cbr\u003e 13. The royal patronage of Mrs Siddons\u003cbr\u003e 14. Consequences of such great popularity\u003cbr\u003e 15. Preliminary observations\u003cbr\u003e 16. Absolute attraction of Mrs Siddons\u003cbr\u003e 17. Season of 1786–7\u003cbr\u003e 18. Importance to Mrs Siddons of her brother's management\u003cbr\u003e 19. Mrs Siddons quits London for a season\u003cbr\u003e 20. Kotzebue adds two characters to the list of Mrs Siddons\u003cbr\u003e 21. Illness of Mrs Siddons.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Literary studies: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literary studies: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literary%20studies:%20general%20%5BDSB%5D%22\"\u003eDSB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266139771160,"sku":"9781108061278","price":64.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108061278i.jpg?v=1696748395","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/memoirs-of-mrs-siddons-2-volume-set-interspersed-with-anecdotes-of-authors-and-actors-9781108061278","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}