{"product_id":"memoirs-of-mrs-siddons-interspersed-with-anecdotes-of-authors-and-actors-paperback-9781108061254","title":"Memoirs of Mrs Siddons; Interspersed with Anecdotes of Authors and Actors (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108061254","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMemoirs of Mrs Siddons\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\"\u003e9781108061254, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 June 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages, 1 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm, 0.53 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 discusses the idea of biographies of notable women, the history of the theatre and the life and career of Siddons up to her triumphant return to Drury Lane in 1782.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDedication\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.\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":46005421605144,"sku":"9781108061254","price":35.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108061254i_3c5f660f-b18d-4117-83ee-24f265bed32e.jpg?v=1696748394","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/memoirs-of-mrs-siddons-interspersed-with-anecdotes-of-authors-and-actors-paperback-9781108061254","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}