Lillie Langtry
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Lillie Langtry, a woman who captivated Victorian society with her beauty and talent. It uncovers her rise from a humble Jersey upbringing to become a celebrated actress and a prominent figure in the Prince of Wales's social circle. The narrative vividly portrays the scandals and triumphs that defined her public and private existence, presenting a detailed account of her influence on fashion, theater, and the social mores of her era. Gerson illustrates the complexities of her character and the challenges she faced as an independent woman in a restrictive age, offering a rich tapestry of late 19th-century high society.
Author: Noel B. Gerson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Melbourne: Rivett
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Lillie Langtry, a woman who captivated Victorian society with her beauty and talent. It uncovers her rise from a humble Jersey upbringing to become a celebrated actress and a prominent figure in the Prince of Wales's social circle. The narrative vividly portrays the scandals and triumphs that defined her public and private existence, presenting a detailed account of her influence on fashion, theater, and the social mores of her era. Gerson illustrates the complexities of her character and the challenges she faced as an independent woman in a restrictive age, offering a rich tapestry of late 19th-century high society.