Ira Aldridge : the early years, 1807-1833.
Ira Aldridge: The Early Years, 1807-1833 chronicles the rise of one of the modern world's first black classical actors, as he ascended from an impoverished childhood in New York City to a career as a celebrated thespian on the British stage. After a successful debut in London in 1825, Aldridge...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Boydell & Brewer Group Ltd,
2014.
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| Series: | Rochester studies in African history and the diaspora ;
v. 48. |
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- 1 The Lives of Ira Aldridge; 2 Family Matters; 3 Life in New York City; 4 Charles Mathews and James Hewlett; 5 A Gentleman of Colour; 6 The African Tragedian; 7 The African Roscius on Tour; 8 A Fresh Start; 9 A New Venture; 10 Expanding the Repertoire; 11 London Again; 12 Playing New Roles; 13 Pale Experiments; 14 Dublin; 15 Racial Compliments and Abuse; 16 Re-engagements; 17 Shakespeare Burlesques; 18 A Satirical Battering Ram; 19 Covent Garden; 20 Other London Engagements; 21 Moving On.
