Theatre has often served as a touchstone for moments of political
change or national definition and as a way of exploring cultural
and ethnic identity. In this 2003 book, Heather Nathans examines
the growth and influence of the theatre in the development of the
young American Republic, from the Revolution through to the
election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800. Unlike many works on the
early American theatre, this book explores the lives and motives of
the people working behind the scenes to establish a new national
drama. Some of the most famous figures in American history, from
George Washington to Sam Adams, from John Hancock to Alexander
Hamilton, battled over the creation of the American theatre. The
book traces their motives and strategies - suggesting that for many
of these men, the question of whether or not Americans should go to
the playhouse meant the difference between the success and failure
of the Revolutionary mission.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Cambridge Studies in American Theatre and Drama |
Release date: |
2007 |
First published: |
November 2006 |
Authors: |
Heather S. Nathans
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Dimensions: |
228 x 151 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
260 |
Edition: |
New ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-03547-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Theatre, drama >
General
|
LSN: |
0-521-03547-3 |
Barcode: |
9780521035477 |
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