Beschreibung:
Volume 1 of this first thorough biography of Ira Aldridge, African American actor, covering the first 26 years of his life and career.
IntroductionThe Lives of Ira AldridgeFamily MattersLife in New York CityCharles Mathews and James HewlettA Gentleman of ColourThe African TragedianThe African Roscius on TourA Fresh StartA New VentureExpanding the RepertoireLondon AgainPlaying New RolesPale ExperimentsDublinRacial Compliments and AbuseRe-engagementsShakespeare BurlesquesA Satirical Battering RamCovent GardenOther London EngagementsMoving On