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Gr 7 Up—The 19th century has been called the "Century of Sarah Bernhardt." The French stage actress (1844−1923) was more than just a performer—Bernhardt was a genuine celebrity, cultivating her persona with virtuoso performances (she was renowned for her death scenes), acts of great charity (converting her theater into a hospital during the Franco-Prussian War), and outrageous stunts (wearing a stuffed bat on her head and keeping wild animals as pets). The daughter of a French c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More