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The story of William Charles Macready, the tempestuous 19th century actor, is one of the most remarkable ever to come out of the theatre. Although he was the greatest actor of his day, Macready hated acting and longed for the time when he could leave his despised profession. The worst riot in theatrical history found him at its centre, and retirement quickly followed, yet in spite of his hatred of his art, he did more to elevate it than any other actor. Feared by his colleagues, he was respected and admired by the greatest men of his day, his dearest friend being Charles Dickens, who dedicated Nicholas Nickleby to him.

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Author: Frank Barrie