American Melodrama
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Daniel C. Gerrould (editor)
Binding: Paperback
Published: Performing Arts Journal Publications, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the pervasive influence of melodrama within American cultural narratives, from its theatrical origins to its manifestations in everyday life and political discourse. It uncovers how exaggerated emotions and clear-cut moral dichotomies have shaped the national psyche and artistic expression. The author presents a compelling argument for understanding American identity through the lens of its dramatic tendencies, illustrating how these elements continue to resonate in contemporary society. With incisive analysis, the text details the historical evolution and enduring power of American Melodrama.
Author: Daniel C. Gerrould (editor)
Binding: Paperback
Published: Performing Arts Journal Publications, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the pervasive influence of melodrama within American cultural narratives, from its theatrical origins to its manifestations in everyday life and political discourse. It uncovers how exaggerated emotions and clear-cut moral dichotomies have shaped the national psyche and artistic expression. The author presents a compelling argument for understanding American identity through the lens of its dramatic tendencies, illustrating how these elements continue to resonate in contemporary society. With incisive analysis, the text details the historical evolution and enduring power of American Melodrama.