IRA Aldridge - The Early Years, 1807-1833

Volume 1 of this first thorough biography of Ira Aldridge, African American actor, covering the first 26 years of his life and career.

List of contents

Introduction
The Lives of Ira Aldridge
Family Matters
Life in New York City
Charles Mathews and James Hewlett
A Gentleman of Colour
The African Tragedian
The African Roscius on Tour
A Fresh Start
A New Venture
Expanding the Repertoire
London Again
Playing New Roles
Pale Experiments
Dublin
Racial Compliments and Abuse
Re-engagements
Shakespeare Burlesques
A Satirical Battering Ram
Covent Garden
Other London Engagements
Moving On

About the author

Bernth Lindfors

Product details

• Authors: Bernth Lindfors
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.10.2011
• EAN: 9781580463812
• ISBN: 978-1-58046-381-2
• No. of pages: 402
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 234 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 771 g
• Series: Rochester Studies in African H
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet