Sarah Bernhardt : The Divine and Dazzling Life of the World's First Superstar Hardback
by Catherine Reef
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Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actor who became a global superstar in the late nineteenth century-the Lady Gaga of her day-and is still considered to be one of the greatest performers of all time.
This fast-paced account of her life, filled with provocative detail, brilliantly follows the transformation of a girl of humble origins, born to a courtesan, into a fabulously talented, wealthy, and beloved icon.
Not only was her acting trajectory remarkable, but her personal life was filled with jaw-dropping exploits, and she was extravagantly eccentric, living with a series of exotic animals and sleeping in a coffin.
She grew to be deeply admired around the world, despite her unabashed and public promiscuity at a time when convention was king; she slept with each of her leading men and proudly raised a son without a husband.
A fascinating and fast-paced deep dive into the world of the divine Sarah.
Illustrated with more than sixty-five photos of Bernhardt on stage, in film, and in real life.
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Publication Date:18/02/2021
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- ISBN:9781328557506
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Publication Date:18/02/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781328557506