Playwright. Charles Rann Kennedy mostly educated himself and began lecturing and writing as a young man. He later became an actor, press agent, and theatrical business manager. He began the production of dramas for the stage, and wrote short stories, critical articles and poems. In 1898, he married actress Edith Wynne Matthison. She was an advisor during the development of his dramas and acted in them. He became a United States citizen in 1917. He and his wife both taught for several years at Bennett Junior College in Millbrook, New York. His poetry was published several times in Harper's Magazine. His writings include "The Servant in the House", "The Winter Feast", "The Terrible Meek", "The Necessary Evil", "The Idol-Breaker", "The Rib of the Man",
"The Army with Banners". These dramas tend toward a serious tone and deal with problems of society and reform.
"The Army with Banners". These dramas tend toward a serious tone and deal with problems of society and reform.
Playwright. Charles Rann Kennedy mostly educated himself and began lecturing and writing as a young man. He later became an actor, press agent, and theatrical business manager. He began the production of dramas for the stage, and wrote short stories, critical articles and poems. In 1898, he married actress Edith Wynne Matthison. She was an advisor during the development of his dramas and acted in them. He became a United States citizen in 1917. He and his wife both taught for several years at Bennett Junior College in Millbrook, New York. His poetry was published several times in Harper's Magazine. His writings include "The Servant in the House", "The Winter Feast", "The Terrible Meek", "The Necessary Evil", "The Idol-Breaker", "The Rib of the Man",
"The Army with Banners". These dramas tend toward a serious tone and deal with problems of society and reform.
"The Army with Banners". These dramas tend toward a serious tone and deal with problems of society and reform.
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