Recollections of the Life of John O'Keeffe V1

John O'Keeffe

Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
10 September 2010
Pages
420
ISBN
9781163867259

Recollections of the Life of John O'Keeffe V1

John O'Keeffe

Recollections Of The Life Of John O???????Keeffe V1 is a memoir written by John O???????Keeffe, an Irish playwright and actor who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of O???????Keeffe???????s life, from his childhood in Ireland to his career as a successful playwright in London.In the memoir, O???????Keeffe describes his early years as a struggling actor and writer, and his eventual rise to fame with plays such as Wild Oats and The Poor Soldier. He also provides insights into the theatrical world of his time, including the challenges faced by actors and playwrights, and the social and political issues that influenced the theater.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different period of O???????Keeffe???????s life. The first volume covers his early years in Ireland and his move to London, where he began his career in the theater. O???????Keeffe also discusses his personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, as well as his struggles with alcoholism.Overall, Recollections Of The Life Of John O???????Keeffe V1 is a fascinating look into the life of a prominent figure in the history of Irish and British theater. It provides a valuable perspective on the cultural and social context of the time, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater and literature.In Two Volumes.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.

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