Edwin Forrest

by Lawrence Barrett

A biographical sketch of the life and career of American actor Edwin Forrest (1806-1872), written by fellow actor Barrett.

Part of the "American Actor" series, edited by Laurence Hutton.

171 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1881

About the author

A well-known Shakespearean actor from the 1860s to his death in 1891. A colleague of Edwin Booth, and respected friend of many literary greats of his time.