Discover the life and legacy of Barry Sullivan, one of the greatest actors of his time, in Robert M. Sillard's biography. Drawing from personal accounts, reviews, and archival material, Sillard paints a vivid picture of Sullivan's life on and off stage. He also provides insight into the theatrical world of the 19th century and the various personalities that shaped it. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in theater history and the art of acting. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This collection of 183 letters, all but two of which are previously unpublished, sheds new light on a partnership that for Shaw was the most important of his later playwriting career.