Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi by Joseph Grimaldi

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Author Grimaldi, Joseph, 1779-1837
Editor Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Illustrator Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
Title Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi
Note Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi" by Joseph Grimaldi is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides an intimate portrait of the life of the iconic English clown and performer, Joseph Grimaldi, capturing his rise from childhood stardom to becoming a celebrated figure in the theatrical world. This memoir not only offers insight into his personal experiences but also delves into the theatrical culture of the time, including the pantomimes that delighted audiences across London. At the start of the memoir, Joseph Grimaldi reflects on his early fascination with clowns and the pantomime performances that captured his imagination as a child. The introductory chapter recounts his own beginnings in the world of theatre, highlighting his precocious talent as he made his stage debut at a remarkably young age, sowing the seeds for a lifelong connection with performance. Through vivid anecdotes about his eccentric family, especially his father, a clown himself, Grimaldi sets the stage for a rich exploration of his career, foreshadowing the challenges and triumphs that would define his legacy in the world of entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Grimaldi, Joseph, 1779-1837
Subject Clowns -- Great Britain -- Biography
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EBook-No. 46709
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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