Lady Romeo : the radical and revolutionary life of Charlotte Cushman, America's first celebrity
Wojczuk, Tana2021
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From the very beginning, she was a radical. At age nineteen, Charlotte Cushman, America's beloved actress and the country's first true celebrity, left her life - and countless suitors - behind to make it as a Shakespearean actress. After revolutionizing the role of Lady Macbeth in front of many adoring fans, she went on the road, performing in cities across a dividing America and building her fame. She was everywhere. And yet, her name has faded in the shadows of history. In this book, Cushman's story comes to life.
Main title:
Author:
Wojczuk, Tana, author
Imprint:
New York : Avid Reader Press, 2021.
Collation:
240 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781501199530 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
BRN:
2531869