Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius
Download or Read eBook Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius PDF written by Bernth Lindfors and published by University Rochester Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Bernth Lindfors |
| Publisher | : University Rochester Press |
| Total Pages | : 316 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1580462588 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781580462587 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius by : Bernth Lindfors
Book excerpt: Ira Aldridge--a black New Yorker--was one of 19th-century Europe's greatest actors, performing abroad for 43 years, winning more awards, honors, and official decorations than any of his professional peers. This collection restores the luster to Aldridge's reputation by examining his extraordinary achievements against all odds.
