Publisher's Synopsis
""Eleonora Duse: The Story Of Her Life"" is a biography written by Jeanne Bordeaux about the Italian actress Eleonora Duse. The book details Duse's life, from her childhood in Italy to her rise to fame as one of the most acclaimed actresses of her time. The author explores Duse's personal and professional life, including her relationships with other actors and her struggles with love and addiction. The book also delves into Duse's unique style of acting and her impact on the theater world. Through extensive research and interviews with those who knew Duse, Bordeaux creates a vivid portrait of a woman who was both a trailblazer and a tortured soul. This biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater or the life of Eleonora Duse.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.