Charles Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World

Charles Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World

A short biography of Charles Dickens by acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow that offers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest novelists in the English language in a lively, highly readable account. "It has all the gusto that a popular biography of Dickensâ€”a man who â€œcould do nothing by halvesâ€â€”should possess. . . .Â The best biography for Dickens newcomers and a wonderful read for all."â€”Library Journal
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Dickens was one of the first true celebrity authors. Thousands of fans in Britain and America eagerly awaited each new installment of his stories and flocked to see him on his legendary speaking tours. Not only did he create an incredible cast of characters on the page, but he was also a dazzling mimic and storyteller, and he wrote, stage-managed, and acted in plays for the public. Throughout his life, from his childhood performances in pubs to his legendarily powerful reading tours, Dickens was fanatical about the stage. Callow reveals Dickensâ€™s genius on and off the page and offers a compelling insight into a life that was driven as much by performance and showmanship as by literature.
Country USA
Brand Vintage
Manufacturer Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
Color White
ReleaseDate 2012-08-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345803238

Country	USA
Brand	Vintage
Manufacturer	Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2012-08-07
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780345803238