Fanny Kemble Quotes

A collection of quotes by Fanny Kemble.

Fanny Kemble was a British actress and author, born on November 27, 1809. She achieved fame as a leading Shakespearean actress in the early 19th century. Kemble captivated audiences with her performances in both England and the United States. Aside from her acting career, she gained recognition for her vehement opposition to slavery, documented in her influential book "Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839." Her honest and vivid descriptions shed light on the harsh realities of the system. Fanny Kemble's works and activism continue to inspire and inform to this day.

Yesterday morning I amused myself with an exercise of a tale

Yesterday morning I amused myself with an exercise of a talent I once possessed, but have so neglected that my performance might almost be called an experiment. I cut out a dress for one of the women.

Fanny Kemble

Morning