The Redgraves: A Family Epic - Hardcover

Spoto, Donald

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1849543941 ISBN 13: 9781849543941

Publisher: Robson Press, 2012

Synopsis

For more than a century, the Redgraves have defined theatre and film. Drawing on personal knowledge and many interviews, this biography charts the private and professional lives of the dynasty, from the brilliant, troubled Michael Redgrave and his wife Rachel Kempson, through their offspring Lynn, Vanessa and Corin, to the triumphs and tragedies of the latest generation. The result is an epic study of a talented, volatile, passionate and controversial family.

About this title

About the Author:

DONALD SPOTO is the author of twenty-six books, including bestselling biographies of Alfred Hitchcock, Tennessee Williams, Laurence Olivier, Marlene Dietrich, Ingrid Bergman, and Audrey Hepburn. He earned his Ph.D. degree from Fordham University. Spoto is married to the Danish school administrator Ole Flemming Larsen. They live in Denmark.

Review:

'memorable and exciting - First published in 1954, Little Cyclone has since been largely forgotten - but let's hope this story of courage and true grit will now find a new, equally gripped audience.' London Review of Books 'Spoto's friendship with Michael and Rachel [Redgrave] deepens the perspective, capturing the essence of a truly singular family.' Good Book Guide

About this edition

• Publisher: Robson Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1849543941
• ISBN 13: 9781849543941
• Binding: Hardcover