LA SHERIDAN: ADORABLE DIVA Margaret Burke Sheridan - Prima Donna 1889-1958
Against the background of the struggle for Irish independence, the affluence and sophistication of Edwardian London society, the complexities of Mussolini’s Italy, through the post World War 2 years in Ireland and England, Anne Chambers traces the life of Ireland’s prima donna, Margaret Burke Sheridan from the stage of Dublin’s Royal Theatre to La Scala and Convent Garden. Orphaned at eleven, discovered by Marconi, tutored by Puccini and Toscanini, her rise to fame on the operatic stage is a compelling story of success and loss.
With exclusive access to the Diva’s personal papers and operatic memorabilia, interviewing many in Ireland, England, Italy and America, who knew her personally, in this lively and perceptive biography, the author presents the story of a complex and fascinating woman.
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’The book... brings to life a powerful personality who steps from the pages with an imperious and temperamental swagger concealing the highly vulnerable and sensitive artist who hides beneath.’ Alpha
’A vivid biography... the book is full of fascinating detail and intriguing episodes.’ Irish Independent.
Genre: Biography Price: 20 euro Stockists: The Bookshop, Bridge Street, Westport, Co Mayo Castlebar Bookshop, Castle Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Clifden Bookshop, Clifden, Co Galway. Westport House, Westport, Co Mayo Signed copies available from: annechambers@graceomalley.com. 15 euro including postage.
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