Charlotte Cushman: A Biography and Performance History - Couverture souple

Bloom, Arthur W.

 
9781476690872: Charlotte Cushman: A Biography and Performance History
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1476690871 ISBN 13 : 9781476690872
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2023

Synopsis

Charlotte Cushman, one of the great actors of 19th century American theatre, was a lesbian who kept her identity hidden by focusing her career on male characters (Romeo, Claude Melnotte, Wolsey), and also on strong and passionate women (Lady Macbeth, Bianca in Fazio, and Queen Katherine in Henry VIII). This biography is an authoritative record of Cushman's life and performances, showing how her complex gender identity illuminates and is illuminated by 19th century theatre critical views. Part One is a biography; Part Two is a performance history listing all of Cushman's known performances, often with a description of her role and critical commentary.

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À propos de l?auteur

The late Arthur W. Bloom was a retired professor of theatre and administrator at several public and private American universities. He is the author of biographies of Joseph Jefferson, Edwin Booth, and Edwin Forrest.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1476690871
ISBN 13 
9781476690872
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
309
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Personne responsable
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