The Fairy Star; or Boucicault's Revenge: a Melodrama in One Act
Description:
The Fairy Star; or Boucicault's Revenge is based on an incident which occurred in the relationship between actress Agnes Kelly Robertson and her common-law spouse, the actor and dramatist Dion Boucicault. The action of the play takes place late in the afternoon of September 3, 1875, in the parlor of Robertson's home, Langham Place. The dramatic conflict revolves around their meeting for the first time after a two-year separation, during which time Boucicault had forced Robertson to virtually re…
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Date:
August 1995
Creator:
Vessels, Melanie Martin
Partner:
UNT Libraries