Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs Of An Unfortunate Son Of Thespis: Being A Sketch Of The Life Of Edward Cape Everard, Comedian (1818) is an autobiographical account of the life of Edward Cape Everard, a British actor and comedian. The book follows Everard's life from his childhood to his career as an actor, detailing his struggles and triumphs in the theatre world. Everard writes candidly about his experiences, including his financial difficulties, his failed relationships, and his battles with alcoholism. The book also provides insight into the theatrical world of the 19th century, including the challenges faced by actors and the social dynamics of the theatre community. Overall, Memoirs Of An Unfortunate Son Of Thespis offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a struggling actor in the 19th century.With Reflections, Remarks, And Anecdotes, Written By Himself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
