Cora Urquhart Potter
An edition of Cora Urquhart Potter (2010)
the Victorian actress as provocateur
By Craig Clinton
Publish Date
2010
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Language
eng
Pages
-
Description:
"This critical biography explores the life of the famed actress from abandonment of her position as a New York society belle to her career. Of particular note is the manner in which Potter's defiance of convention both mirrored and propelled the changes transforming theatre and society. In advancing the New Woman, both on and off stage"--Provided by publisher.
subjects: Socialites, Actors, American Women authors, Biography, Actors, united states, Women authors, Authors, american, Authors, biography, Actors, biography, Celebrities
People: Cora Urquhart Potter (1857-1936)
Places: United States
Times: 19th century