This biography of the legendary actor Edmund Kean offers a fascinating look at the life and career of one of the most celebrated performers of his time. The book covers Kean's humble beginnings, his meteoric rise to fame, and his struggles with addiction and personal demons. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of theater, as well as to fans of biographies and memoirs.

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