Ira Aldridge: The Vagabond Years; 1833-1852 deals in depth with the later experiences of one of the modern worlds first black classical actors as he toured throughout the United Kingdom impressing audiences with his virtuosity and versatility as an interpreter not only of tragic and comic black roles but also eventually as an actor of classic white Shakespearean parts -- Shylock; Macbeth;Richard III; even Iago. Aldridge was very popular in Ireland and remained there for six years; performing in venues large and small. He traveled often in his own carriage with assistants who supported him in scenes; enabling famous plays to be staged anywhere; even in villages that did not have a proper theater. He also performed periodically in large cities with professional acting companies; and returned to the London stage in 1848; after leaving it fifteen years earlier. During these years he expanded his repertoire; refined his skills; and gained a reputation as one of Britainsmost talented thespians. In dealing with Aldridges emergence as a professional actor in the United Kingdom; Lindfors here records in detail the ups and downs of his itinerant existence in a world where no theatergoer had ever seen anyone like him on stage before. Aldridge was genuinely a unique phenomenon in Britain at a pivotal point in history. Bernth Lindfors is Professor Emeritus of English and African Literatures; University of Texas at Austin; and editor of Ira Aldridge: The African Roscius (University of Rochester Press; 2007).
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. or it at least wouldnt be painful to listen tooBy PRTo give you a gauge of my skill level - I took lessons for a several years as a kid; but never became "good". I am fairly fluent with treble clef but struggle a lot with base clef. I can sight read these songs; and with a bit of practice people could sing along; or it at least wouldnt be painful to listen too. I also took it to staples and got it spiral bound so it would lay flat.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good book; wish it was a better selection of songs.By Shawn Di like the setup. and the songs we know are fun to play. the only down side is that there are so many songs we have never heard of; where did these come from ?0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It has a great selection of songsBy Tim A.The book was in new condition when it arrived. It has a great selection of songs. The music; tab; and lyrics are fun to go through while playing for my daughter. It has tunes to some nursery rhymes that I didnt actually know have tunes; and it has some tunes Ive just never heard of so some of it is a bit awkward. Thats probably more my lack of knowledge.