Memoirs Of The Life Of Charles Macklin V1: Principally Compiled From His Own Papers And Memorandums, Which Contain His Criticisms On Characters And An

The book ""Memoirs Of The Life Of Charles Macklin V1: Principally Compiled From His Own Papers And Memorandums, Which Contain His Criticisms On Characters And Anecdotes"" is a biography of the life of Charles Macklin, written by James Thomas Kirkman and published in 1799. The book is the first volume of a two-volume set and is based primarily on Macklin's own papers and memorandums, which provide insights into his life, career, and opinions on various characters and anecdotes. Macklin was a renowned actor, playwright, and theatre manager in the 18th century and is best known for his portrayal of Shylock in Shakespeare's ""The Merchant of Venice"". The book provides a detailed account of Macklin's early life, his rise to fame as an actor, and his later career as a theatre manager. It also includes his thoughts and criticisms on various characters and anecdotes from his time in the theatre. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theatre and the life of one of its most influential figures.In Two Volumes.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.