Bettymania and the birth of celebrity culture /

In 1804, a kind of madness descended upon Britain. A thirteen-year-old boy, William-Henry West Betty, arrived and, in a seeming instant, took Ireland, Scotland, and England by storm. Crowds were so intent upon securing tickets for Betty's performances that officers were called out to stop riote...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Kahan, Jeffrey, 1964-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bethlehem, PA : Lehigh University Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Betty, William Hen. West > (William Henry West), > 1791-1874 > Appreciation.
Betty, William Hen. West > (William Henry West), > 1791-1874 > Influence.
Betty, William Hen. West > (William Henry West), > 1791-1874
1800-1899
Fame > History > 19th century.
Popular culture > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Theater > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Renommée > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Théâtre > Grande-Bretagne > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Art appreciation
Fame
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Popular culture
Theater
Great Britain
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Bettymania and the birth of celebrity culture
  • Bettymanias in Ireland and Scotland and England
  • Betty conquers London
  • Kemble's revenge
  • Desiring and tiring of master Betty
  • The latter years
  • Coda: Bettymania and its aftermath
  • Appendix A: Betty's London performances.

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