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A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States documents the
history of equestrian drama in the United States and clarifies the
multi-faceted significance of the form and of the related stage
machinery developed to produce hippodramas. The development of
equestrian drama is traced from its origins and influences in the
sixteenth century, through the height of the form's popularity at
the turn of the twentieth century. Analysis of the historical
significance of the genre within the larger context of U.S.
theatre, the elucidation of the importance of the horse to theatre,
and an evaluation of the lasting impact on theatre technology are
also included.
Featuring stunning full-color photographs by Gabriela Hasbun, THE
NEW BLACK WEST celebrates the modern Black cowboys of the Bill
Pickett Invitational Rodeo and the community that comes together to
witness their achievements year after year. A powerful symbol of
self-reliance, strength, and determination, the Black cowboy is a
figure commonly overlooked in the histories of the American West.
Held annually in cities across the United States, the Bill Pickett
Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) honors the historic accomplishments of
Black cowboys and fosters a vibrant community dedicated to
continuing that legacy. Bay Area photographer Gabriela Hasbun has
spent more than a decade photographing this beloved event in the
Oakland hills. Her images capture the joy and excitement of
performers and audience members, showcasing the daring feats,
spectacular outfits, and welcoming atmosphere that make the Bill
Pickett Invitational Rodeo an unmissable experience. In addition to
Hasbun's photographs, THE NEW BLACK WEST features quotes and
stories from the cowboys themselves, a foreword from the Oakland
rodeo's regional manager, Jeff Douvel, and a short essay from BPIR
owner Valeria Howard-Cunningham.
The Stage Lives of Animals examines what it might mean to make
theatre beyond the human. In this stunning collection of essays,
Una Chaudhuri engages with the alternative modes of thinking,
feeling, and making art offered by animals and animality, bringing
insights from theatre practice and theory to animal studies as well
as exploring what animal studies can bring to the study of theatre
and performance. As our planet lives through what scientists call
"the sixth extinction," and we become ever more aware of our
relationships to other species, Chaudhuri takes a highly original
look at the "animal imagination" of well-known plays, performances
and creative projects, including works by: Caryl Churchill Rachel
Rosenthal Marina Zurkow Edward Albee Tennesee Williams Eugene
Ionesco Covering over a decade of explorations, a wide range of
writers, and many urgent topics, this volume demonstrates that an
interspecies imagination deeply structures modern western drama.
Full of charming animals and devious villains, this brand new
middle grade will enchant middle grade readers! PRAISE FOR THE
ELEPHANT THIEF: 'A classic-in-the-making.' THE TIMES 'This is
storytelling at its best' BOOKS FOR KEEPS Danny works at Belle Vue
Zoo, where - alongside training the famous elephant Maharajah - he
helps out with the day-to-day caring for the animals. But when
animals start escaping, Danny is the prime suspect: after all, he
was a former street urchin and pickpocket. When a man turns up
claiming to be his father, the plot thickens. Can Danny untangle
the mystery of the animal escapade - and find out where he really
belongs - in order to clear his name? The second novel from Jane
Kerr, author of critically acclaimed The Elephant Thief Charming
animals and deveious villains will enchant readers Perfect for ages
9 and up
A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States documents the
history of equestrian drama in the United States and clarifies the
multi-faceted significance of the form and of the related stage
machinery developed to produce hippodramas. The development of
equestrian drama is traced from its origins and influences in the
sixteenth century, through the height of the form's popularity at
the turn of the twentieth century. Analysis of the historical
significance of the genre within the larger context of U.S.
theatre, the elucidation of the importance of the horse to theatre,
and an evaluation of the lasting impact on theatre technology are
also included.
Ernest Hemingway, best-known to layman and aficionado alike, in
his fiction described bullfighting, or "toreo, "as a cross between
romantic risk and a drunken party, or as an elaborate substitute
for war, ending in wounds or death. Although his descriptions of
the "beauty"in "toreo "are lyrical, they are short on imaginative
creation of how such beauty, through techniques and discipline,
comes about. Hemingway may have sculpted a personal mystique of
"toreo "but, in the opinion of some, he ignored or slighted the
full, unique nature of the subject.
In "Bullfighting: Art, Technique, and Spanish Society "John
McCormick sorts through the complexities of "toreo, "to suggest the
aesthetic, social, and moral dimensions of an art that is
geographically limited, but universal when seen in round. While
having felt the attraction of Hemingway's approach, McCormick knew
that he was being seduced by elements that had little to do with
"toreo. "To try to right Hemingway's distortions, he named the
first edition of this book "The Complete Aficionado, "but then
realized that the volume was directed at more than just the
spectator: "BullFighting "is written from the point of view of the
"torerro, "as opposed to the usual spectator's impressions and
enthusiasm. With the help of a retired "matador de toros, "Mario
Sevilla Mascarenas, who taught McCormick the rudiments of "toreo
"as well as the emotions and discipline essential to survival, the
authors rescue "'toreo "from romantic cliches. They probe the
anatomy of the matador's training and technique, provide a
past-and-present survey of the traditions of the "corrida, "and
furnish dramatic portraits of such famous figures as Manolete,
Joselito, Belmonte, and Ordonez.
Here then is an informed analysis and critique of the origins
and myths of "toreo "and a survey of the novels it has inspired.
Defending the faith in a lively as well as clear and discerning
manner, this volume provides a committed and vivid approach to the
rich history, ritual, and symbolism of the bullfight as it
currently exists.
The Stage Lives of Animals examines what it might mean to make
theatre beyond the human. In this stunning collection of essays,
Una Chaudhuri engages with the alternative modes of thinking,
feeling, and making art offered by animals and animality, bringing
insights from theatre practice and theory to animal studies as well
as exploring what animal studies can bring to the study of theatre
and performance. As our planet lives through what scientists call
"the sixth extinction," and we become ever more aware of our
relationships to other species, Chaudhuri takes a highly original
look at the "animal imagination" of well-known plays, performances
and creative projects, including works by: Caryl Churchill Rachel
Rosenthal Marina Zurkow Edward Albee Tennesee Williams Eugene
Ionesco Covering over a decade of explorations, a wide range of
writers, and many urgent topics, this volume demonstrates that an
interspecies imagination deeply structures modern western drama.
The Cambridge Companion to the Circus provides a complete guide for
students, scholars, teachers, researchers, and practitioners who
are seeking perspectives on the foundations and evolution of the
modern circus, the contemporary extent of circus studies, and the
specialised literature available to support further enquiries. The
volume brings together an international group of established and
emerging scholars working across the multi-disciplinary domain of
circus studies to present a clear overview of the specialised
histories, aesthetics and distinctive performances of the modern
circus. In sixteen commissioned essays, it covers the origins in
commercial equestrian performance during the late-eighteenth
century to contemporary inflections of circus arts in major
international festivals, educational environments, and social
justice settings.
The Cambridge Companion to the Circus provides a complete guide for
students, scholars, teachers, researchers, and practitioners who
are seeking perspectives on the foundations and evolution of the
modern circus, the contemporary extent of circus studies, and the
specialised literature available to support further enquiries. The
volume brings together an international group of established and
emerging scholars working across the multi-disciplinary domain of
circus studies to present a clear overview of the specialised
histories, aesthetics and distinctive performances of the modern
circus. In sixteen commissioned essays, it covers the origins in
commercial equestrian performance during the late-eighteenth
century to contemporary inflections of circus arts in major
international festivals, educational environments, and social
justice settings.
Hemingway's passion for Spain and for the bullfight is renowned. In Death in the Afternoon he shares the sights, the sounds, the excitement and, above all, the knowledge which fuelled his passion for the 'the emotional and spiritual intensity and pure classic beauty that can be produced by a man, an animal, and a piece of scarlet serge draped on a stick.' First published in 1932, Death in the Afternoon remains a classic for its historical account of the Corrida, for the stories of the great matadors, their banderilleros and picadors - the men who live every day with death - and for the stories of the bulls whose bravery is the primal root of the bullfight. Death in the Afternoon also contains some of the finest short stories Hemingway ever wrote, inspired by the intense life as well as the inevitable death of those hot, violent afternoons.
[A] deservedly award-studded delight Strong Words Magazine 'A
smart, scathing and bleakly funny cross of folk horror, satire and
historical fiction' Toronto Star 'Reads like a modern fairy tale'
New York Journal of Books 'Eerie and sensual' The Guardian 'So
original, so beautifully done, and sinister and savage. I didn't
want it to end' Chris Whitaker Franck and Lise, a French couple in
the film industry, rent a cottage in the quiet hills of the French
Lot to get away from the stresses of modern life. In this remote
corner of the world, there is no phone signal. A mysterious dog
emerges, looking for a new master. Ghosts of a dark past run wild
in these hills, where a German lion tamer took refuge in the First
World War ... Franck and Lise are confronted with nature at its
most brutal. And they are about to discover that man and beast have
more in common than they think. A literary sensation in France,
Wild Dog is a dark, menacing tale of isolation, human nature and
the infinite savagery of the wild.
Hemingway's passion for Spain and for the bullfight is renowned. In Death in the Afternoon he shares the sights, the sounds, the excitement and, above all, the knowledge which fuelled his passion for the 'the emotional and spiritual intensity and pure classic beauty that can be produced by a man, an animal, and a piece of scarlet serge draped on a stick.' First published in 1932, Death in the Afternoon remains a classic for its historical account of the Corrida, for the stories of the great matadors, their banderilleros and picadors - the men who live every day with death - and for the stories of the bulls whose bravery is the primal root of the bullfight. Death in the Afternoon also contains some of the finest short stories Hemingway ever wrote, inspired by the intense life as well as the inevitable death of those hot, violent afternoons.
This book investigates the popularity and success of contemporary
women performers in bullfighting culture, which has been framed by
a discourse of 'traditionalist' masculinity. This examination of
the changing situation of women in the bullfighting world is used
to explore the ways in which gender is represented, enacted and
negotiated in contemporary Spain.The bullfight in the 1990s is in
an ambiguous position: it is a 'traditional' performance in a
changing consumer society. In order to survive, it needs to adapt
itself to a wider social context and, in particular, to
international media coverage. It is in this context that the
current success of women performers is located. However, women
performers are a contested phenomenon in the bullfighting world:
there is heated debate over their acceptability, much of which
focuses on the body. Moreover, the entry of women into the
bullfight questions existing definitions of the sport's ritual
structure and of gender relations in Spain.Thoroughly researched
and compelling to read, "Women and Bullfighting" addresses these
issues and argues that existing traditionalist approaches to
gender, bullfighting and ritual in Spain need to be revised in
order to locate women bullfighters in the context of a richly
varied culture which is increasingly affected by the media and
contemporary patterns of consumption.This provocative book will be
of interest to researchers and students of anthropology, gender
studies, sociology, cultural studies, media studies and Spanish
studies.
This book investigates the popularity and success of contemporary
women performers in bullfighting culture, which has been framed by
a discourse of 'traditionalist' masculinity. This examination of
the changing situation of women in the bullfighting world is used
to explore the ways in which gender is represented, enacted and
negotiated in contemporary Spain.The bullfight in the 1990s is in
an ambiguous position: it is a 'traditional' performance in a
changing consumer society. In order to survive, it needs to adapt
itself to a wider social context and, in particular, to
international media coverage. It is in this context that the
current success of women performers is located. However, women
performers are a contested phenomenon in the bullfighting world:
there is heated debate over their acceptability, much of which
focuses on the body. Moreover, the entry of women into the
bullfight questions existing definitions of the sport's ritual
structure and of gender relations in Spain.Thoroughly researched
and compelling to read, "Women and Bullfighting" addresses these
issues and argues that existing traditionalist approaches to
gender, bullfighting and ritual in Spain need to be revised in
order to locate women bullfighters in the context of a richly
varied culture which is increasingly affected by the media and
contemporary patterns of consumption.This provocative book will be
of interest to researchers and students of anthropology, gender
studies, sociology, cultural studies, media studies and Spanish
studies.
Animal spectacles are vital to a holistic appreciation of Spanish
culture. In Transoceanic Animals as Spectacle in Early Modern
Spain, Beusterien christens five previously unnamed animals, each
of which was a protagonist in a spectacle: Abada, the rhinoceros;
Hawa'i, the elephant; Fuleco, the armadillo; Jarama, the bull; and
Maghreb, the lion. In presenting and analyzing their stories,
Beusterien enriches our understanding of the role of animals in the
development of commercial theater in Spain and in the modern
bullfight. He also contributes to growing scholarly conversations
on the importance of Spain in the history of science by examining
how animal spectacles had profound repercussions on the emergence
of the modern zoo and natural history museum. Combining scholarly
content analysis and pedagogical sagacity, the book has a broad
appeal for scholars of the early modern Spanish Empire, animal
studies scholars, and secondary and postsecondary instructors
looking for engaging exercises and information for their Spanish
language, culture, and history students.
Chris LeDoux was a rodeo icon, known for his ability to ride
bareback horses and a world championship. But Chris also had a
talent with a guitar and an ability to put the life and thoughts of
a rodeo cowboy into song. With the help of his family Chris started
selling audio-cassettes out of his rigging bag at rodeos, just as a
way to help pay his way down the road. Little did he or anyone else
know that after he hung up his bareback rigging and stowed the
rigging bag, that he would become a country music sensation, "Gold
Buckle Dreams: The Life and Times of Chris LeDoux" tells not only
of Chris's life growing up and on into rodeo, but is has been
expanded to include his life after rodeo. Although Chris LeDoux and
his music had a big following in rodeo, it was not until Garth
Brooks mentioned LeDoux in a song, that the rest of the world
discovered the man. When his career ended in rodeo, LeDoux found a
second round of fame in the music world, where he gained an
international following. Unfortunately his life ended prematurely,
the legend and music of Chris LeDoux live on.
Deadly combat between gladiators is perhaps the best-known example
of public entertainment offered in the Roman world. Wild and
domesticated animals were also a part of these extravagant shows,
and the elaborate presentation-or sometimes butchery-of creatures
to gild an official's magnificence was among the most common forms
of public diversion. Pitting bulls against bears, lions against
Christians and criminals, elephants against rhinoceroses or
parading large numbers of giraffe or zebras, the games devised by
the Romans ranged from astonishing to brutally cruel. It is now
difficult to comprehend the pleasure that huge crowds took from the
death or struggle of animals and people, but the history of the
role of animals in ancient Rome is both fascinating and important
in view of modern sports spectacles and the enjoyment we take in
animals in our daily lives. Based entirely on primary source
material and infused with the author's direct experience with many
of the animals discussed, Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient
Rome is a comprehensive investigation of the rise, function, and
pageantry of wild and domesticated animals as household pets and as
fodder for entertainment in the Roman world. Extending from Egypt
through the Greek city-states to the magnificent coliseums of the
golden age of Roman civilization, Jennison provides an absorbing,
evocative, and in-depth history that includes information about
what animals were known to the Romans, which creatures they liked
best, which animals were used as pets, from what places they
obtained animals and how much they cost, how they were trapped, and
the architectural development and dispersion of arenas throughout
the Roman world. Originally published in 1937, Animals for Show and
Pleasure in Ancient Rome remains the authoritative work on the
subject.
Your pets can rival movie stars with these easy tricks from the
trainer behind the Harry Potter movies, Julie Tottman. Whether your
cat is clever, cheeky, kooky or cuddly, this perfect gift for cat
lovers everywhere reveals easy tricks to make them the envy of
their friends. Trick-training is a simple and fun way to bond with
your cat whilst keeping him or her stimulated and active, and there
is no one better placed to show you how to do it than Julie. Over
the last twenty years, Julie has been the animal trainer behind a
whole host of major Hollywood blockbusters - from the Harry Potter
franchise to Lassie, The Dark Knight, 102 Dalmations and, most
recently, Game of Thrones. By breaking each trick down into easy
step-by-step instructions, Julie shows you how to teach your pet a
wide range of easy and fun tricks, catering for all shapes, sizes -
and attention spans! Alongside lots of helpful tips and advice,
you'll also find fun black and white illustrations and space to jot
down when your pet has successfully performed each trick, meaning
they'll be rivalling movie stars in no time.
The information of this book could be of use for the students,
researcher any person willing to know about the subject of
nutritional management of livestock, poultry and other animal
species. Information is presented in a simple, lucid manner and
concise form for the wide range of readers, academicians and
researchers.
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