
Autobiography of an Actress; or Eight Years on the Stage
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In her enthralling autobiography, Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie vividly recounts her extraordinary journey as an actress, writer, and advocate for women's rights. Growing up in a society that frowned upon women taking to the stage, Mowatt Ritchie faced numerous prejudices and obstacles. Undeterred, she pursued her passion, becoming an acclaimed actress and playwright. Her memoir offers insights into the challenges faced by women in the arts, the evolving cultural landscape of her time, and her own unwavering determination to shatter barriers and achieve her dreams.Book Details
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Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie
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Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie was a French-born American author, playwright, public reader, actress, and preservationist. Her best known work was the play Fashion, published in 1845. Following her critical...
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