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Turk, Ruth
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
This clearly written biography traces Chaplin's life from his destitute childhood in London, through the success of his American-made movies The Gold Rush and Modern Times, to his eventual exile in Europe. The descriptions of the entertainer's motion pictures and characterization is particularly insightful. The text is illustrated with black-and-white photos and film stills, and a filmography is included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
4-6
Carolrhoda Creative Minds Book series.
This accessible biography of the world's most famous playwright traces his life from his childhood in Stratford-upon-Avon through his career as an actor and his genius as an author. While the book is based upon the known facts of Shakespeare's life, the author takes some literary license in re-creating the Bard's life. Competent black-and-white pencil drawings illustrate the text. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
2 reviews
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