{"product_id":"memoirs-of-the-life-of-charles-macklin-esq-volume-2-principally-compiled-from-his-own-papers-and-memorandums-paperback-9781108064675","title":"Memoirs of the Life of Charles Macklin, Esq.: Volume 2; Principally Compiled from his Own Papers and Memorandums (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108064675","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMemoirs of the Life of Charles Macklin, Esq.: Volume 2\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePrincipally Compiled from his Own Papers and Memorandums\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 1799 two-volume account of the long life of Charles Macklin (c.1699–1797), a colourful yet controversial actor and playwright.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Thomas Kirkman (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108064675, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 September 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e470 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.7 cm, 0.59 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\"\u003eDrawing on his own papers and first published in 1799, this two-volume account traces the colourful life of the actor and playwright Charles Macklin (c.1699–1797). His long career serves as the focal point in a history of the eighteenth-century theatre and its most celebrated performers. Hailed for his enduring interpretation of Shakespeare's Shylock, a role he played for some fifty years, Macklin has been credited with the theatre's move towards realism. His life was just as dramatic offstage, marked as it was by a series of controversies and fierce rivalries. In 1735 he was convicted of the manslaughter of a fellow actor in a quarrel over a wig, and in 1775 he successfully pressed charges of conspiracy against theatregoers who had rioted during his performances. Volume 2 covers the latter part of Macklin's career up to his death. Also included is a selection of letters written to his son.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. From Dublin to London\u003cbr\u003e 2. Macklin does not play\u003cbr\u003e 3. Leeds and Liverpool\u003cbr\u003e 4. Writes to Mr Colman\u003cbr\u003e 5. Report of Mr Dunning's speech\u003cbr\u003e 6. Mr Justice Aston sums up\u003cbr\u003e 7. The King's Bench\u003cbr\u003e 8. A new agreement with Mr Harris\u003cbr\u003e 9. Macklin performs but seldom\u003cbr\u003e 10. Covent Garden theatre\u003cbr\u003e 11. The Man of the World\u003cbr\u003e 12. The Dublin manager engages Macklin\u003cbr\u003e 13. Macklin still frequents the playhouse\u003cbr\u003e 14. Continuation of letters to his son\u003cbr\u003e 15. Continuation of letters to his son\u003cbr\u003e 16. Conclusion of letters to his son\u003cbr\u003e 17. Macklin grows very infirm\u003cbr\u003e 18. The royal family\u003cbr\u003e 19. Mr Macklin's general character\u003cbr\u003e 20. Macklin's extraordinary manner of living\u003cbr\u003e Appendix.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Theatre studies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Theatre studies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Theatre%20studies%20%5BAN%5D%22\"\u003eAN\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":46266150387992,"sku":"9781108064675","price":35.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108064675i_3e652fe7-763c-4a50-856f-8e6e16fd3e80.jpg?v=1696748546","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/memoirs-of-the-life-of-charles-macklin-esq-volume-2-principally-compiled-from-his-own-papers-and-memorandums-paperback-9781108064675","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}