Circus in the Long Nineteenth Century: Clowns and Clowning (5) - Couverture rigide

 
9781032454955: Circus in the Long Nineteenth Century: Clowns and Clowning (5)
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ISBN 10 : 1032454954 ISBN 13 : 9781032454955
Editeur : Routledge, 2026

Synopsis

This is a history of circus clowning in the long nineteenth century, told through original documents. It demonstrates how particular types, acts and stunts originated, were performed and underwent variation over time. The equestrian and acrobatic clown, the august and the eccentric all receive attention. This constitutes a genealogy or “gagography” of clowning, told through eye-witness accounts, memoirs, contemporary reportage and interviews, accompanied by commentary and annotation. The coverage is international, moving beyond the anglophone world via translations from French, German, Swedish, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese sources. Although it covers the “usual suspects” from Ducrow to Grock, this book introduces the reader to many important and overlooked clowns.

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À propos de l'auteur

Matthew McMahan is assistant professor of comedic studies at Emerson College, where he teaches the history and theory of comedy. He is the author of Border-Crossing and Comedy at the Théâtre Italien, 1716-1723 (Palgrave Macmillan), and numerous articles and reviews on vaudeville, clowning, farce, and French theatre.

Laurence Senelick is Fletcher Professor Emeritus of Drama and Oratory, Tufts University, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. For many years he served as an adjudicator of the International Mime & Movement Festival in Philadelphia. He has published many books and articles on popular entertainment.

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Éditeur
Routledge
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1032454954
ISBN 13 
9781032454955
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
480
Éditeur
Senelick Laurence, Matthew McMahan
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