David Garrick (1894)

David Garrick is a biography of the famous English actor and playwright, David Garrick, written by Joseph Knight and originally published in 1894. The book provides a detailed account of Garrick's life, from his birth in 1717 to his death in 1779, and covers his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated actors of his time. The biography explores Garrick's early years, including his education and his early work as a wine merchant, before delving into his career as an actor. Knight discusses Garrick's performances in some of his most famous roles, including Richard III and Hamlet, and explores the impact that Garrick had on the theatre world of the 18th century. In addition to his acting career, the book also covers Garrick's work as a playwright and theatre manager. Knight discusses Garrick's collaborations with other writers, including Samuel Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith, and explores the challenges that Garrick faced in managing the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Throughout the book, Knight provides a wealth of detail about Garrick's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. The biography also includes a number of illustrations and portraits of Garrick, as well as a detailed index and bibliography. Overall, David Garrick is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in the history of English theatre. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of David Garrick, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of theatre or 18th-century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.