Project Gutenberg 2013-10-11 Public domain in the USA. 399 Keese, William L. (William Linn) 1835 1904 Keese, William Linn 14021028 William E. Burton: Actor, Author, and Manager A Sketch of his Career with Recollections of his Performances Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Les Galloway, cover image from TIA and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "William E. Burton: Actor, Author, and Manager" by William L. Keese is a biographical account published in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the life and career of William E. Burton, a prominent English-American actor, author, and theatrical manager renowned for his significant contributions to the performing arts. It focuses on his achievements as both an actor and a manager, detailing his rise to fame and influence in the theater world. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for a comprehensive look at Burton's illustrious career, beginning with a brief overview of his early life and how he transitioned from the printing industry to acting. The narrative touches on his initial performances in provincial theaters before he made his London debut. Keese highlights Burton's unique ability to inhabit a wide range of characters, showcasing his comedic talent and dedication, as well as his eventual move to the United States, where he continued to make a lasting impact on American theater. The author indicates that the memoir will encompass not only Burton's performances but also his role as a theater manager and author, promising an enriching account of a significant figure in dramatic history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43935/43935-h/images/1-1.jpg Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Actors -- Biography Burton, William E. (William Evans), 1802-1860 Theatrical managers -- Biography PN Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Biographies Category: British Literature Category: American Literature 360631 2025-07-17T15:08:28.386906 text/html 323542 2024-10-23T18:59:37 text/html 2629052 2025-07-17T15:08:37.257921 application/epub+zip 2630204 2025-07-17T15:08:30.489992 application/epub+zip 178649 2025-07-17T15:08:29.374005 application/epub+zip 2587363 2025-07-17T15:08:41.506402 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2537378 2025-07-17T15:08:35.698986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243392 2022-09-20T05:05:29.851620 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 254521 2023-09-19T07:38:16.006227 text/plain 234707 2024-10-23T18:59:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17317 2025-07-17T15:08:41.646349 application/rdf+xml 10033 2025-07-17T15:08:29.526936 image/jpeg 1638 2025-07-17T15:08:29.449929 image/jpeg 2580907 2025-07-17T15:08:28.476014 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog