My Double Life: The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt by Sarah Bernhardt

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Author Bernhardt, Sarah, 1844-1923
Uniform Title Ma double vie. English
Title My Double Life: The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt
Note Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "My Double Life: The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt" by Sarah Bernhardt is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the extraordinary life and career of the renowned French actress, emphasizing her personal experiences, challenges, and the pivotal moments that shaped her into a theatrical legend. The memoir touches upon themes of childhood, resilience, and the performing arts, offering readers an intimate look at the woman behind the iconic performances. The opening of the memoir introduces Bernhardt's tumultuous early years, revealing the absence of parental care as her mother frequently traveled and left her in the care of a nurse. Bernhardt reflects on her childhood experiences in Brittany, her relationships with her family, and a serious incident during her infancy that required her mother’s hurried return. The narrative sets the tone for Bernhardt's later struggles and triumphs, detailing her feelings of abandonment and the longing for familial affection. As the opening progresses, it hints at her eventual journey towards becoming a prominent actress, interspersing her childhood memories with vivid descriptions of her environment and the care she received from her nurse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Bernhardt, Sarah, 1844-1923
Subject Actors -- France -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 9100
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 28, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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