This book recounts the fascinating life and career of Edmund Kean, one of the most celebrated English actors of the 19th century known for his performances as Shakespearean characters. The author, Joseph Fitzgerald Molloy, delves into Kean's personal and professional ups and downs, including his early struggles, his ascent to fame, his family life, and his tragic end. Through this informative and entertaining biography, readers can discover the world of theater in the early 1800s and the brilliance of one of its most iconic figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.