The Stage by Alfred Bunn (Paperback Book)

Name: The Stage by Alfred Bunn (Paperback Book)
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

The librettist and theatre manager Alfred Bunn (1796\u20131860) published these memoirs of his career, giving a view 'both before and behind the curtain', in 1840. He professes not to be fond of autobiographies, is clearly irritated at the not always flattering walk-on role he is given in the memoirs of some of the greatest contemporary performers, and regards this three-volume work as a way of settling a number of scores. His account cannot therefore be said to be unprejudiced, but it is written with a verve which makes it very readable, and - allowing for bias and exaggeration - provides a fascinating account of the period when Bunn was running both the Theatre Royal at Drury Lane and the Opera House at Covent Garden, providing libretti for some of the best known British composers of the\n\nThe Stage\nBoth before and behind the Curtain, from Observations Taken on the Spot\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail trac;