The Idol Of Paris (dodo Press)

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was a stage actress born in Paris. Often referred to as "the most famous actress in the history of the world," she made her fame on the stages of Europe in the 1870s, and was soon in demand in Europe and the United States. She developed a reputation as a serious dramatic actress, earning the nickname "The Divine Sarah." She was born in Paris as Rosine Bernardt. Her stage career started in 1862, when she was a student at the Comdie-Franaise, France's most prestigious theatre. It was during this time that she acquired her famous coffin which she often slept in in lieu of a bed, claiming it helped her understand her many tragic roles. She was the author of My Double Life (1908) and The Idol of Paris (1921).