Performing the American Frontier, 1870–1906
£37.99
Part of Cambridge Studies in American Theatre and Drama
- Author: Roger A. Hall, James Madison University, Virginia
- Date Published: December 2006
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521035170
£
37.99
Paperback
Other available formats:
Hardback
Looking for an inspection copy?
This title is not currently available on inspection
-
Performing the American Frontier, 1870–1906 examines how the American frontier was presented in theatrical productions during the critical period from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of cinema. In chronological fashion, the book explores the post-Civil War resurgence of interest in drama about the frontier, which led to a host of action-packed melodramas. From famous personalities such as Mark Twain and 'Buffalo Bill' Cody to lesser-known individuals such as native American playwright and actress Gowongo Mohawk, Hall examines the plays, the players, and the playwrights who helped to define the American westward migration in theatrical terms and covers the complete dramatic experience including scenery, performance and staging. The book demonstrates the extraordinary variety of subject matter and theatrical styles used to dramatize the frontier, and places frontier drama within the context of its society by framing the productions with the contemporary debates on national policies.
Read more- Demonstrates the wide variety of subject matter and theatrical styles used to dramatize the frontier
- Not limited to the analysis of play texts, but covers complete dramatic experience including scenery, performance and staging
- Places frontier drama within the context of its society
Customer reviews
Not yet reviewed
Be the first to review
Review was not posted due to profanity
×Product details
- Date Published: December 2006
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521035170
- length: 296 pages
- dimensions: 228 x 152 x 16 mm
- weight: 0.446kg
- contains: 23 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
List of illustrations
Acknowledgements
Introduction: conditions and contradictions
1. Reemergence:
1870–2
2. Explosion:
1872–6
3. Prominence:
1877–83
4. Phenomenon:
1883–92
5. Respect:
1893–9
6. Dominance:
1899–1906
Summary
Notes
Bibliography
Index.
Sorry, this resource is locked
Please register or sign in to request access. If you are having problems accessing these resources please email lecturers@cambridge.org
Register Sign in» Proceed
You are now leaving the Cambridge University Press website. Your eBook purchase and download will be completed by our partner www.ebooks.com. Please see the permission section of the www.ebooks.com catalogue page for details of the print & copy limits on our eBooks.
Continue ×Are you sure you want to delete your account?
This cannot be undone.
Thank you for your feedback which will help us improve our service.
If you requested a response, we will make sure to get back to you shortly.
×