Lives Of The Original Actors In Shakespeare's Plays (1853)

Lives Of The Original Actors In Shakespeare¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Plays is a book written by J. Payne Collier, first published in 1853. The book is a collection of biographies of the actors who performed in the original productions of William Shakespeare's plays. Collier researched and compiled information from various sources, including historical documents and contemporary accounts, to provide a detailed account of the lives and careers of these actors.The book covers the lives of over 100 actors, including Richard Burbage, who played the lead roles in many of Shakespeare's plays, as well as lesser-known actors who played supporting roles. Collier provides information about their backgrounds, training, and careers, as well as their relationships with Shakespeare and other members of the theatrical community.In addition to the biographies, the book includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context for Shakespeare's plays and the theatrical world in which they were produced. Collier also includes a list of the plays and the actors who performed in them, as well as a glossary of terms related to the theater.Overall, Lives Of The Original Actors In Shakespeare¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Plays is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Shakespearean theater and the lives of the actors who brought these iconic plays to life.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.