A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 8, Hough to Keyse

A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 8, Hough to Keyse

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Volume 8 dis­cusses, among others, the careers of Charles Incledon, the “English Ballad-Singer,” boxing champion of England, “Gentleman” John Jackson, and members of the famous Kemble family— Charles, Maria Theresa, Frances, Henry, John Philip, Priscilla, Elizabeth, Roger, and Stephen.
Philip H. Highfill, Jr., is a professor emeritus of English at George Washington University.

Kalman A. Burnim is emeritus Fletcher Professor of Drama at Tufts University.

Edward A. Langhans is an emeritus professor of drama and theatre at the University of Hawaii.

“Should take its place with The London Stage as one of the major and enduring research tools for students of our period.” —Eighteenth Century Studies
“Undoubtedly will rank as an absolutely first-class achievement in theatre scholarship.”—Educational Theatre Journal
“Southern Illinois University Press has begun publication of what appears to be another landmark reference work on English theatre, upholding the excellence and thoroughness begun with the previously published The London Stage, 1660–1800.”—Choice

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Weight 2 oz
Dimensions 1 × 7 × 10 in