Autograph poem on Charles John Kean by W. Gordon Smythies [manuscript], 1868 February 9.

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Autograph poem on Charles John Kean by W. Gordon Smythies [manuscript], 1868 February 9.

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Poem written following the death of Charles John Kean. Recalls Kean's famous roles: Hamlet, Lear, Richard, Wolsey, and Louis. At the head of poem: Charles John Kean, born 1811, died 1868. Signed and dated: W. Gordon Smythies, Calais, 9th Feb. 1868.

2 leaves ; 12 x 18 cm.

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Smythies, W. Gordon (William Gordon)

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Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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Charles Kean was a Shakespearean actor. He was married to the actress Ellen Tree Kean. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1849. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886057 English actor and theater manager Charles Kean was the second son of actor Edmund Kean. An excellent student, Charles was compelled to become an actor to support his family after the separation of his parents. He found success as an actor in Ireland and America, and ...