English Plays Of The Nineteenth Century V: Pantomimes, Extravaganzas And Burlesques
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 R. Booth (Editor)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1976
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn, faded, chipped and ripped DJ. Light denting and chips to board. Tanning to block, pastedown and title pages. Remaining pages in good condition. Binding sturdy.
This comprehensive collection presents a range of theatrical works from a vibrant period in British stage history. The volume chronicles the evolution and characteristics of pantomimes, extravaganzas, and burlesques, showcasing their unique blend of humor, music, and spectacle. Michael R. Booth, an esteemed scholar, illustrates the cultural significance and performance traditions that defined these popular entertainment forms. The selections offer a fascinating glimpse into the comedic sensibilities and dramatic innovations prevalent during the Victorian age, making it an essential resource for theatre historians and enthusiasts alike.
Author: Michael R. Booth (Editor)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1976
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn, faded, chipped and ripped DJ. Light denting and chips to board. Tanning to block, pastedown and title pages. Remaining pages in good condition. Binding sturdy.
This comprehensive collection presents a range of theatrical works from a vibrant period in British stage history. The volume chronicles the evolution and characteristics of pantomimes, extravaganzas, and burlesques, showcasing their unique blend of humor, music, and spectacle. Michael R. Booth, an esteemed scholar, illustrates the cultural significance and performance traditions that defined these popular entertainment forms. The selections offer a fascinating glimpse into the comedic sensibilities and dramatic innovations prevalent during the Victorian age, making it an essential resource for theatre historians and enthusiasts alike.