Description
Examining the legendary actor's life, art, and controversial politics within the context of their times, Lynn presents a fresh and definitive portrait of Chaplin.
About the Author
Kenneth S. Lynn (1923-2001) served as a professor at Johns Hopkins University and Harvard. His other books include Mark Twain and Southwestern Humor and his Los Angeles Times Book Award-winning biograpny Hemingway.
Reviews
A comprehensive biography of the famous entertainer. * Chicago Tribune *
According to this huge warts-and-all biography, the entertainer was driven by a never-fulfilled fantasy that he could rescue his mother form madness through his success. The result is an " often fascinating, prodigiously researched book." * The New York Times Book Review *
Book Information
ISBN 9780815412557
Author Kenneth S. Lynn
Format Paperback
Page Count 632
Imprint Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Weight(grams) 993g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 145mm * 38mm
About the Author
Kenneth S. Lynn (1923-2001) served as a professor at Johns Hopkins University and Harvard. His other books include Mark Twain and Southwestern Humor and his Los Angeles Times Book Award-winning biograpny Hemingway.
Reviews
A comprehensive biography of the famous entertainer. * Chicago Tribune *
According to this huge warts-and-all biography, the entertainer was driven by a never-fulfilled fantasy that he could rescue his mother form madness through his success. The result is an " often fascinating, prodigiously researched book." * The New York Times Book Review *
Book Information
ISBN 9780815412557
Author Kenneth S. Lynn
Format Paperback
Page Count 632
Imprint Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Weight(grams) 993g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 145mm * 38mm
