Mrs. Duff (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A portrait of a legendary actress and the life behind the stage lights.

This book presents the story of Mrs. Duff, a highly praised actress whose career spanned Boston, Philadelphia, and New York. It also reveals how she balanced fame with a private life, guiding seven children and supporting her husband through long years of demanding work.

- A wide range of celebrated roles, from Jane Shore and Florinda to Hermione and Juliet, showcases her dramatic skill and versatility.
- A front‑row view of theater life in the early 1800s, with the creator’s notes on receptions, benefits, salaries, and the crowd’s response.
- Tributes from peers and critics, and the personal choices that shaped her public image and later life.
- The shift from public performer to private life, including her religious devotion and eventual burial away from the stage.

Ideal for readers of theatrical biography and anyone fascinated by the history of American stage stars.

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