The Collected Letters of Ellen Terry, Volume 1
$359.10
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
1 March 2010
Summary
Ellen Terry’s correspondence was both exuberant and extensive. Her remaining letters provide a fascinating insight into the dynamics of the Victorian theatre, and the difficulties of life for a woman maintaining a successful public persona whilst raising two illegitimate children.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781851961450 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1851961453 |
| Author: | Katharine Cockin |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2010 |
| Weight: | 566g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
| Series: | The Pickering Masters |
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Critics Review
‘The presence of Ellen Terry is palpable in these extraordinarily expressive documents’
‘The presence of Ellen Terry is palpable in these extraordinarily expressive documents’ Times Literary Supplement ‘an invaluable contribution to the study of Terry and her theatrical, artistic and social world.’ Theatre Notebook ‘A compelling read; this meticulously presented volume offers unusually direct access to a fascinating historical figure.’ Literature & History ‘a project that should be applauded … Unquestionably, the project of collecting Terry’s letters, transcribing them painstakingly and making them available, is well worth the pains’ New Books Online 19 ‘Katharine Cockin has produced the most complete collection of letters from the actress’s life to date … The Collected Letters of Ellen Terry provide a significant foundation for scholars to understand this fascinating woman and a fascinating time in English theatre and history.’ The Latchkey
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