In this engaging biography, James Rees takes readers on a journey through the colorful and often controversial life of the legendary American actor Edwin Forrest. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including interviews with family members and colleagues, Rees provides a nuanced and insightful portrait of this complex figure, who was a pioneer in the development of American theater and a force for change in society.

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