Lanchester, Elsa
Elsa Lanchester, Herself
- ISBN 13:
- 9780912777832
- author:
- Lanchester, Elsa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Chicago Review Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Elsa Lanchester, Herself is a candid and engaging account of a life lived ahead of its time. Born to radical socialist parents, Elsa Lanchester defied convention from an early age, attending an all-boys school and later studying in Paris with dance pioneer Isadora Duncan. This unusual upbringing shaped her path, which would lead her to open her own theater at just 17 years old, frequented by notable writers such as H. G. Wells, Aldous Huxley, and Evelyn Waugh. Elsa's life was marked by a deep love of art, music, and nature, as well as a remarkable marriage that endured for 36 years. Her union with Charles Laughton, a brilliant young actor, was both a source of joy and challenge, as he later revealed his homosexuality. Despite this, their love for each other and for life remained strong, and Elsa's story is a testament to the power of true partnership. This autobiography offers a unique glimpse into the life of a woman who was truly a trailblazer. With wit and wisdom, Elsa Lanchester shares her experiences, from her early days as a performer to her long and fulfilling career, which spanned almost seven decades.
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