The Life Of William Terriss, Actor (1898)

The Life of William Terriss, Actor is a biography written by Arthur J. Smythe and published in 1898. The book tells the story of William Terriss, a popular English actor who was tragically murdered outside the Adelphi Theatre in London in 1897. Smythe's biography covers Terriss's life from his birth in 1847 to his untimely death at the age of 50. The book describes Terriss's early years in the theatre, his rise to fame as a leading actor, and his personal life, including his marriage to actress Jessie Millward. The biography also provides an account of the events leading up to Terriss's murder and the subsequent trial of his killer. Overall, The Life of William Terriss, Actor offers a fascinating insight into the life of a prominent Victorian actor and the world of theatre in the late 19th century.With An Introduction.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.