{"product_id":"memoirs-of-mrs-siddons-interspersed-with-anecdotes-of-authors-and-actors-paperback-9781108061261","title":"Memoirs of Mrs Siddons; Interspersed with Anecdotes of Authors and Actors (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108061261","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\"\u003e9781108061261, 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\"\u003e410 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.3 cm, 0.52 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 2 covers Siddons' most illustrious period, when she established herself as a cultural icon, from royal patronage in the mid-1780s and her celebrated Lady Macbeth, to her retirement in 1812 and occasional subsequent appearances.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e12. 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":46004796424472,"sku":"9781108061261","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108061261i_347b939b-8e23-400e-a8f2-769fc9790540.jpg?v=1696748393","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/memoirs-of-mrs-siddons-interspersed-with-anecdotes-of-authors-and-actors-paperback-9781108061261","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}