Barry Sullivan and His Contemporaries V2: A Histrionic Record (1901)

Barry Sullivan and His Contemporaries Volume 2: A Histrionic Record (1901) is a book written by Robert M. Sillard that provides a detailed account of the life and career of Irish actor Barry Sullivan and his contemporaries in the theatre industry during the 19th century. The book is a continuation of the first volume, which was published in 1899. The book covers Sullivan's rise to fame as a leading actor in London's West End and his subsequent tours of North America, Australia, and New Zealand. It also includes biographical sketches of other notable actors of the time, such as Henry Irving, Ellen Terry, and Sarah Bernhardt. Sillard uses a combination of personal anecdotes, reviews, and interviews to paint a vivid picture of the theatre world during Sullivan's era. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of Sullivan and his contemporaries. Overall, Barry Sullivan and His Contemporaries Volume 2: A Histrionic Record (1901) is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most celebrated actors of the 19th century and the theatre world in which he thrived.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.