Sarah Bernhardt: The Divine and Dazzling Life of the World’s First Superstar
Catherine Reef
This biography traces the life of French actor Sarah Bernhardt, a stage and cultural figure of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Raised as the daughter of a courtesan, she pursued theater with determination after her talent emerged in young adulthood. Her life beyond the stage included volunteering during the Franco-Prussian War and defending Alfred Dreyfus during the Dreyfus Affair. After losing a leg following a later-life injury, Bernhardt continued to manage her career and perform.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
