Edwin Forrest (1881)

Edwin Forrest is a biography of the famous American actor, Edwin Forrest, written by Lawrence Barrett and first published in 1881. The book chronicles Forrest's life, from his humble beginnings in Philadelphia to his rise to fame as one of the most renowned actors of his time. Barrett provides a detailed account of Forrest's early years, including his apprenticeship as a rope-maker and his early attempts at acting. He also explores Forrest's personal life, including his tumultuous marriage to actress Catherine Sinclair and his many affairs. The book is filled with anecdotes and stories about Forrest's performances, including his famous portrayal of Shakespearean characters such as Macbeth and Othello. Barrett also examines Forrest's impact on the American theater scene, as well as his involvement in various social and political causes of the time. Overall, Edwin Forrest is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most celebrated actors, written by a fellow performer who knew him well.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.