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The Collected Letters of Ellen Terry, Volume 1

Katharine Cockin

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English
Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
01 March 2010
Ellen Terry's correspondence was both exuberant and extensive. Her remaining letters provide a fascinating insight into the dynamics of the Victorian theatre, and the difficulties of life for a woman maintaining a successful public persona whilst raising two illegitimate children.

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Imprint:   Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   566g
ISBN:   9781851961450
ISBN 10:   1851961453
Series:   The Pickering Masters
Pages:   288
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Audience:   College/higher education ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Katharine Cockin

Reviews for The Collected Letters of Ellen Terry, Volume 1

'The presence of Ellen Terry is palpable in these extraordinarily expressive documents' Times Literary Supplement 'an invaluable contribution to the study of Terry and her theatrical, artistic and social world.' Theatre Notebook 'A compelling read; this meticulously presented volume offers unusually direct access to a fascinating historical figure.' Literature & History 'a project that should be applauded ... Unquestionably, the project of collecting Terry's letters, transcribing them painstakingly and making them available, is well worth the pains' New Books Online 19 'Katharine Cockin has produced the most complete collection of letters from the actress's life to date ... The Collected Letters of Ellen Terry provide a significant foundation for scholars to understand this fascinating woman and a fascinating time in English theatre and history.' The Latchkey


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