{"product_id":"memoirs-of-the-life-of-john-philip-kemble-esq-volume-1-including-a-history-of-the-stage-from-the-time-of-garrick-to-the-present-period-paperback-9781108064927","title":"Memoirs of the Life of John Philip Kemble, Esq.: Volume 1; Including a History of the Stage, from the Time of Garrick to the Present Period (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108064927","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMemoirs of the Life of John Philip Kemble, Esq.: Volume 1\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIncluding a History of the Stage, from the Time of Garrick to the Present Period\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished in 1825, this two-volume theatrical biography was described by Sir Walter Scott as 'grave, critical, full and laudably accurate'.\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\"\u003e9781108064927, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 September 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e526 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 3 cm, 0.66 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\"\u003eBorn into the theatre, though originally intended for Catholic holy orders, John Philip Kemble (1757–1823) made as great a name for himself on the English stage as his gifted older sister, Sarah Siddons. Known for his mastery of tragic Shakespearian roles, among which Coriolanus was deemed his finest, Kemble also distinguished himself as acting manager at Drury Lane under Sheridan. Described by Sir Walter Scott as 'grave, critical, full and laudably accurate', this extensive two-volume biography was the work of James Boaden (1762–1839), an author well acquainted with the foremost theatrical personalities of his day. Boaden's biographies of Sarah Siddons, Elizabeth Inchbald and Dorothy Jordan have also been reissued in this series, along with his edition of David Garrick's correspondence. Volume 1 of the present work covers Kemble's career through to his first season in charge at Drury Lane in 1788–9.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I: 1. Preliminary reflections\u003cbr\u003e 2. His York engagement\u003cbr\u003e 3. Mr Kemble arrives in town\u003cbr\u003e 4. Covent Garden\u003cbr\u003e 5. Mr Kemble's first appearance in London\u003cbr\u003e 6. Range of parts at this period\u003cbr\u003e 7. Mrs Abington\u003cbr\u003e 8. Mr Kemble's acting\u003cbr\u003e 9. Winter season of 1784–5\u003cbr\u003e 10. Mr Pope's 'Oroonoko'\u003cbr\u003e 11. Close of the season 1784–5\u003cbr\u003e 12. Season of 1785–6\u003cbr\u003e 13. Haymarket\u003cbr\u003e 14. Summer of 1787\u003cbr\u003e Part II: 1. Season of 1788–9\u003cbr\u003e 2. Other novelties\u003cbr\u003e Illustrations.\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":46266151043352,"sku":"9781108064927","price":41.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108064927i_d522cded-ad2c-4653-b9f7-4f67631627f2.jpg?v=1696748556","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/memoirs-of-the-life-of-john-philip-kemble-esq-volume-1-including-a-history-of-the-stage-from-the-time-of-garrick-to-the-present-period-paperback-9781108064927","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}