Anecdotes Of The Stage

Anecdotes of the Stage: Or Dramatic Table Talk in Theatrical History and Biography is a book written by James G. Bertram and was published in 1851. The book is a compilation of various anecdotes and stories that Bertram collected throughout his life relating to the theatre and its history. The book is divided into chapters each of which focuses on a specific topic related to the theatre. The chapters cover a range of subjects including actors playwrights directors and even audiences. Bertram includes stories about famous actors such as Edmund Kean Sarah Siddons and David Garrick as well as lesser-known figures from the theatre world.The book provides a glimpse into the world of theatre during the 18th and 19th centuries and offers insights into the personalities and quirks of the people who made the theatre their life's work. Bertram's writing style is engaging and lively and his anecdotes are often humorous and entertaining.Overall Anecdotes of the Stage: Or Dramatic Table Talk in Theatrical History and Biography is a fascinating read for anyone interested in theatre history and provides a unique perspective on the world of theatre during the 19th century.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.