Autograph letter signed from François Joseph Talma, Brunoy, to Jean-Louis Ducis, Paris, 1815 November 3.

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Autograph letter signed from François Joseph Talma, Brunoy, to Jean-Louis Ducis, Paris, 1815 November 3.

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Letter concerns Mlle. George as Lady Macbeth (Frédégonde in J.-F. Ducis' adaptation of Macbeth). Considers how she may compare to Mrs. Siddons, who was so famous in England in the same role.

2 leaves ; 24 x 19 cm.

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Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831

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Sarah Siddons was a famous 18th century British actress, best known for the role of Lady Macbeth; Miss Coates of Glasgow was her friend. From the description of Sarah Siddons letters to Miss Coates, 1795-1802. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 755229191 English actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mrs. [Prince?] Hoare, [1816] July 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270663260 From the description of Autograph tic...

George, Mademoiselle (Marguerite-Joséphine Weimer), 1787-1867

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Ducis, Jean-Louis, 1775-1847

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Gruoch, Queen, consort of Macbeth, King of Scotland

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Talma, François Joseph, 1763-1826

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...