Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi is a book written by Charles Dickens under the pseudonym Boz. The book is a biography of Joseph Grimaldi, who was a famous clown and pantomime actor in the 19th century. The book covers Grimaldi's life from his birth in 1778 to his death in 1837. It describes his early years as a performer, his rise to fame, and his struggles with alcoholism and personal demons. The book also includes anecdotes and stories about Grimaldi's performances and interactions with other famous actors and performers of his time. The book is considered a classic in the genre of theatrical biography and is an important historical document of the British theatre during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
