The Life Of Edmund Kean - Paperback

The Life of Edmund Kean is a biography of the famous English actor, Edmund Kean, written by Barry Cornwall. The book details Kean's life from his birth in 1787 to his death in 1833. Kean was known for his dramatic performances on stage and his personal life was equally dramatic, filled with scandal and controversy. The book explores Kean's early years as a struggling actor, his rise to fame, and his personal relationships with women, including his tumultuous marriage to his second wife, Mary Chambers. Cornwall also delves into Kean's struggles with alcoholism and his eventual decline in health. The Life of Edmund Kean is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most celebrated actors of his time and the challenges he faced both on and off the stage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.