Tommaso Salvini
David Garrick: A Play in Three Acts (1873) is a theatrical work written by Italian actor Tommaso Salvini. The play revolves around the life of David Garrick, a famous 18th-century English actor and playwright. The story is set in London and follows Garrick’s rise to fame as an actor and his struggles with love and relationships. The play is divided into three acts, each depicting a different phase of Garrick’s life. The first act focuses on his early years as an apprentice to a wine merchant, his discovery of his passion for acting, and his eventual debut on the stage. The second act explores his rise to fame as a leading actor and his complicated romantic relationships with actresses. The final act portrays his retirement from the stage and his reflections on his life and legacy. The play is a tribute to Garrick’s contribution to the theatrical arts and his impact on the English stage. Salvini’s work is highly regarded as a classic example of 19th-century drama and is still performed today.The English Translation Prepared Expressly For The American Tour Of Signor Salvini And His Italian Company, Under The Management Of Maurice Grau.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.