Gortner C. W. The First Actress: A Novel of Sarah Bernhardt 9781524799076

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Автор: Gortner C. W.
Название: The First Actress: A Novel of Sarah Bernhardt
ISBN: 9781524799076
Издательство: Random House (USA)
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ISBN-10: 1524799076
Обложка/Формат: Hardcover
Страницы: 432
Вес: 0.57 кг.
Дата издания: 26.05.2020
Язык: English
Размер: 165 x 241 x 39
Читательская аудитория: General (us: trade)
Подзаголовок: A novel
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Поставляется из: США
Описание: The tumultuous life of the legendary French star Sarah Bernhardt--the worlds first modern actress and international celebrity--dazzles in this stunning novel for readers of Love and Ruin and Mistress of the Ritz.

From her beginnings as the daughter of a courtesan to her extraordinary transformation into the most celebrated actress of her era, Sarah Bernhardt is brought to life by an internationally bestselling author praised for his historical novels featuring famous women.

Sarahs highly dramatic life starts when she returns to Paris after her convent schooling and is confronted by her mothers demand to follow in the family trade as a courtesan. To escape this fate, Sarah pursues a career onstage at the esteemed Com die-Fran aise, until her rebellious acting style leads to her scandalous dismissal. Only nineteen years old and unemployed, Sarah is forced to submit to her mothers wishes. But her seductive ease as a courtesan comes to an abrupt end when she discovers she is pregnant. Unwilling to give up her child, Sarah defies social condemnation and is cast adrift, penniless and alone.

With her striking beauty and innovative performances in a bohemian theater, Sarah catapults to unexpected success; suddenly, audiences clamor to see this controversial young actress. But her world is torn asunder by the brutal 1870 siege of Paris. Sarah refuses to abandon the ravaged city, nursing wounded soldiers and risking her life.

Her return to the Com die and her tempestuous affair with her leading man plunge Sarah into a fierce quest for independence. Undeterred, she risks everything to become Frances most acclaimed actress, enthralling audiences with her shocking portrayals of female and male characters. Sarahs daring talent and outrageous London engagement pave her path to worldwide celebrity, with sold-out tours in Europe and America.

Told in her own voice, this is Sarah Bernhardts incandescent story--a fascinating, intimate account of a woman whose unrivaled talent and indomitable spirit has enshrined her in history as the Divine Sarah.

The First Actress: A Novel of Sarah Bernhardt, Gortner C. W.