Charles Macklin [ Art and Literature ]
… English (he had a library of more than three thousand books) and struggled to lose his Irish brogue 2 to speak with a flawless English accent on London stages (Lincoln’s Inn Field, Drury Lane, Haymarket or Covent Garden Theatres). He was also involved throughout his life in recurring disputes and lawsuits using his gift of the gab and his extensive legal knowledge to win his trials, henceforth highlighting the … for manslaughter. The jury sentenced Macklin to be branded on the hand and discharged him. He would henceforth study law and develop a taste for litigation. The printed auction catalogue of Macklin’s library sold in 1797 has around …
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