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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alger, William Rounseville, 1822-1905

Contributor:

Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Life of Edwin Forrest, the American Tragedian. Volume 2 (of 2)" by William Rounseville Alger is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and career of Edwin Forrest, one of America's most prominent actors in the 19th century, noting his impact on the dramatic arts as well as the public's and critics' reception of his performances. It delves into his struggles with criticism and the evolution of public perception, highlighting both the acclaim he received and the scorn from detractors. The beginning of this volume presents a rich discussion on the nature of newspaper criticism during Edwin Forrest's career, illustrating how different factions of critics regarded him. It outlines the complexities of dramatic art and the difficulties actors face in responding to public scrutiny. Additionally, it emphasizes Forrest's careful reading of critiques and his aspirations to improve his craft, as well as the influence of personal animosities and societal expectations on the perception of his work. The opening sets the stage for a nuanced exploration of Forrest's challenges and achievements in the theatrical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Jointly authored by Horatio Alger, Jr.

Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-02-22