English Melodrama
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Michael Booth
Binding: Hardback
Published: Herbert Jenkins, London, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Top-edge discoloured from tanning and foxing.
English Melodrama by Michael Booth presents a comprehensive historical account of the theatrical form that captivated audiences for centuries. This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of melodrama from its origins to its various manifestations on the British stage. Booth uncovers the dramatic conventions, social contexts, and cultural impact of this often-misunderstood genre. The author illustrates how melodrama reflected and shaped societal values, offering a detailed analysis of its enduring appeal and influence on modern performance.
Author: Michael Booth
Binding: Hardback
Published: Herbert Jenkins, London, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Top-edge discoloured from tanning and foxing.
English Melodrama by Michael Booth presents a comprehensive historical account of the theatrical form that captivated audiences for centuries. This scholarly work chronicles the evolution of melodrama from its origins to its various manifestations on the British stage. Booth uncovers the dramatic conventions, social contexts, and cultural impact of this often-misunderstood genre. The author illustrates how melodrama reflected and shaped societal values, offering a detailed analysis of its enduring appeal and influence on modern performance.