The Collected Letters of Ellen Terry, Volume 7 : Pickering & Chatto Publishers : 9781851961511 : 01 Mar 2016 : Ellen Terry (1847?1928) was one of the first modern stars of the British stage. She toured America and Australia and was adored by the public. A transitional figure, Terry straddled both the Victorian and the modern world. The controversies of her private life were numerous: elopement, cohabitation, single-motherhood, multiple marriages ? two with significant age differences ? yet she maintained the reputation of a thoroughly feminine woman of the age. Terry's correspondence was both exuberant and extensive. Despite falling victim to selective destruction, the remaining letters provide a fascinating insight into the dynamics of the Victorian theatre, as well as the difficulties of life for a woman maintaining a successful public persona whilst raising two illegitimate children. The collection brings together material from across the world, and includes letters to many famous f