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Title: Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. Volume 1 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Jointly authored by Horatio Alger, Jr.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Alan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from images made available by the HathiTrust
Digital Library.)

Summary: "Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. Volume 1 (of 2)" by William Rounseville Alger is a biography written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Edwin Forrest, a prominent American actor, and provides insights into his contributions to the theater, his personality, and the influences that shaped his career. It seeks to not only narrate his experiences but also to explore the broader significance of his life within the narrative of American theater. The opening of the biography establishes the context for Edwin Forrest's life, highlighting his importance as a groundbreaking figure in American acting. Alger reflects on the motivations behind his work, emphasizing the value of detailing the life of someone who had a profound impact on the theatrical world. The initial chapters detail the background of Forrest's family, underscoring the virtues they instilled in him, and hint at the challenges he faced growing up in a struggling household. The author also discusses the societal prejudices against actors during Forrest's time, aiming to address misconceptions about the dramatic profession. Overall, the beginning sets a reflective and analytical tone, suggesting a deep exploration of Forrest's complex character and the tumultuous world of 19th-century American theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Alger, William Rounseville, 1822-1905

Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899

EBook No.: 61348

Published: Feb 9, 2020

Downloads: 99

Language: English

Subject: Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. Volume 1 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Jointly authored by Horatio Alger, Jr.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Alan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from images made available by the HathiTrust
Digital Library.)

Summary: "Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. Volume 1 (of 2)" by William Rounseville Alger is a biography written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Edwin Forrest, a prominent American actor, and provides insights into his contributions to the theater, his personality, and the influences that shaped his career. It seeks to not only narrate his experiences but also to explore the broader significance of his life within the narrative of American theater. The opening of the biography establishes the context for Edwin Forrest's life, highlighting his importance as a groundbreaking figure in American acting. Alger reflects on the motivations behind his work, emphasizing the value of detailing the life of someone who had a profound impact on the theatrical world. The initial chapters detail the background of Forrest's family, underscoring the virtues they instilled in him, and hint at the challenges he faced growing up in a struggling household. The author also discusses the societal prejudices against actors during Forrest's time, aiming to address misconceptions about the dramatic profession. Overall, the beginning sets a reflective and analytical tone, suggesting a deep exploration of Forrest's complex character and the tumultuous world of 19th-century American theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Alger, William Rounseville, 1822-1905

Author: Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899

EBook No.: 61348

Published: Feb 9, 2020

Downloads: 99

Language: English

Subject: Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.