Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius
By: edited by Bernth Lindfors.
Contributors: Lindfors, Bernth.
Series: Rochester studies in African history and the diaspora -- v.28
Publisher: University of Rochester Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Rochester, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781580462587
Subjects: Aldridge, Ira Frederick, -- d. 1867
Description: "This collection restores the luster to Ira Aldridge's reputation by examining his extraordinary achievements against all odds. The early essays offer biographical information, while later essays examine his critical and popular reception throughout the world. Here, too, are analyses of Aldridge's performances in some of his most famous roles, as well as surprising new information about his private life. Taken together, these diverse approaches to Aldridge offer a fuller understanding and heightened appreciation of a remarkable man who had an exceptionally interesting life and a spectacular career."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.