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Title: The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections
Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Suzanne Shell, Linda Cantoni and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections" by Ellen Terry is an autobiographical account written during the early 20th century. This captivating work shares the reflections of Ellen Terry, a renowned actress of the Victorian stage, highlighting her journey and experiences within the theatrical world. It provides insights into her childhood in a theatrical family, her lifelong dedication to acting, and her relationships with influential figures in the theater, capturing the essence of a vibrant and evolving period in the performing arts. The opening of the memoir introduces Ellen's early memories growing up in an actor's household, where the world of theater was a constant. She shares vivid recollections of her childhood in Glasgow and the loving, albeit demanding, environment created by her parents, both actors. The narrative sets the stage for her eventual entry into the world of performance, illustrating her initial reluctance and early encounters with the theater before she ultimately found her footing as a child actress in a production of Shakespeare's "A Winter's Tale." Her reflections showcase not only her personal struggles and triumphs but also give a broader view of the theatrical life that shaped her identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Terry, Ellen, 1847-1928
EBook No.: 12326
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928
Subject: Actresses -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections
Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Suzanne Shell, Linda Cantoni and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections" by Ellen Terry is an autobiographical account written during the early 20th century. This captivating work shares the reflections of Ellen Terry, a renowned actress of the Victorian stage, highlighting her journey and experiences within the theatrical world. It provides insights into her childhood in a theatrical family, her lifelong dedication to acting, and her relationships with influential figures in the theater, capturing the essence of a vibrant and evolving period in the performing arts. The opening of the memoir introduces Ellen's early memories growing up in an actor's household, where the world of theater was a constant. She shares vivid recollections of her childhood in Glasgow and the loving, albeit demanding, environment created by her parents, both actors. The narrative sets the stage for her eventual entry into the world of performance, illustrating her initial reluctance and early encounters with the theater before she ultimately found her footing as a child actress in a production of Shakespeare's "A Winter's Tale." Her reflections showcase not only her personal struggles and triumphs but also give a broader view of the theatrical life that shaped her identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Terry, Ellen, 1847-1928
EBook No.: 12326
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928
Subject: Actresses -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.