Published 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 ...
Read More
Published 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.
Read Less
Add this copy of Memoirs of Mrs. Siddons: Interspersed With Anecdotes of to cart. $42.00, very good condition, Sold by David Kaye Books & Memorabilia rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Woodland Hills, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1896 by Gibbings And Company.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
First trade edition of the biography of 18th century Welsh actress Sarah Siddons; very good in turquoise boards with gilt decoration, no jacket as issued; lite rubbing/softening to board edges, owner name inside front cover, foxing to a few preliminary pages else a tight square unmarked copy with gilt top edge and all three etched plates included, complete with tissue overlays.
Add this copy of Memoirs of Mrs Siddons to cart. $47.84, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2013 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of Memoirs of Mrs Siddons to cart. $47.84, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2013 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of Memoirs of Mrs Siddons: Interspersed with Anecdotes of to cart. $49.31, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2013 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of Memoirs of Mrs Siddons: Interspersed with Anecdotes of to cart. $49.31, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2013 by Cambridge University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Unspecified. Memoirs of Mrs Siddons 2 Volume Set ; Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies . Includes unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
Add this copy of Memoirs of Mrs Siddons: Interspersed with Anecdotes of to cart. $60.35, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2013 by Cambridge University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Unspecified. Memoirs of Mrs Siddons 2 Volume Set ; Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies . Includes unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
Add this copy of Memoirs of Mrs Siddons: Interspersed with Anecdotes of to cart. $60.35, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2013 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of Memoirs of Mrs Siddons: Interspersed With Anecdotes of to cart. $61.10, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2013 by Cambridge University Press.
Add this copy of Memoirs of Mrs. Siddons: Interspersed With Anecdotes of to cart. $66.41, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Palala Press.
Add this copy of Memoirs of Mrs Siddons: Interspersed With Anecdotes of to cart. $77.12, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2013 by Cambridge University Press.
