Shakespeare in the London Theatre 1855-58

by Theodor Fontane, translated and edited by Russell Jackson

Reports on Shakespeare in London by a leading German writer seeking to assess whether things were done better in Britain or Germany. He includes performances by Phelps, Charles Kean, Charles and Mrs Dillon ­ and even an 'intolerable' ten-year-old Ellen Terry!

Hardback, 176pp, 12 illus., (1999), ISBN 085430 064 3, £15 ($30) inc. p&p.

Related STR Pages Book Catalogue

14th April 2009

---

Email this page to a friend

---