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Henry Irving, Actor and Manager: A Criticism of a Critic's Criticism is a book written by an Irvingite in 1883. The book is a critique of a critic's review of Henry Irving's acting and managerial abilities. Irving was a prominent actor and theatre manager in the late 19th century, and his performances were often reviewed by critics. The author of this book, who is not named, takes issue with a particular critic's negative review of Irving's performance in a play called The Bells. The author argues that the critic's assessment is unfair and inaccurate, and that Irving is a talented actor and manager who deserves more respect. The book includes excerpts from the original review, as well as the author's own analysis and commentary. It also provides some biographical information about Irving, including his early career and his rise to fame. Overall, Henry Irving, Actor and Manager is a defense of Irving's reputation and a critique of the harsh treatment he often received from critics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.