Download or read book Women's Theatrical Memoirs, Part II vol 9 written by Sue McPherson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the close of the eighteenth century, the theatrical memoir had become a popular and established genre. This ten-volume facsimile collection presents the lives of some of the most celebrated actresses of their day. These memoirs also provide insights into contemporary constructions of gender, sexuality and fame.