Sarah Bernhardt by Elaine Aston

Sarah Bernhardt by Elaine Aston

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A portrait of one of the most famous actresses, Sarah Bernhardt. It focuses on Bernhardt's London stage career, from her dazzling early performances to her later years. By making use of contemporary critical documentation from the London theatre world, it offers a reassessment of Bernhardt's life and work.

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Sarah Bernhardt by Elaine Aston

In this vivid portrait of one of the most famous actresses of her time, Aston focuses on Bernhardt's London stage career, from her dazzling early performances to her later years, when the septuagenarian actress still gave short performances to music hall audiences. By making use of contemorary critical documantation from the London theatre world, the author is able to offer a fascinating reassessment of Bernhardt's life and work.
'As a repository of factual information about the French and English theatres of the period 1870-1914.. Dr Aston's book is invaluable.'French Studies
Elaine Aston
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ISBN 13 9780854960194
ISBN 10 0854960198
Title Sarah Bernhardt
Author Elaine Aston
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1989-08-28
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.