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Beautiful and talented, versatile and charismatic, Elizabeth Robins was one of the foremost actresses of her day. Yet, this enduring character was also an active and lifelong feminist. This biography examines Elizabeth's historical identity and provides a study of the social culture surrounding a woman who lived a life in the spotlight.
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Angela V John
Angela V. John is Honorary Professor of History at Swansea University. Her most recent publications include: Rocking the Boat: Welsh Women who Championed Equality 1840-1990 and The Actors’ Crucible: Port Talbot and the Making of Burton, Hopkins, Sheen and All the Others. She is currently conducting further research into the life of Cecily Mackworth.
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