The man who was Rip van Winkle : Joseph Jefferson and nineteenth-century American theatre /

The most beloved American comedic actor of the nineteenth century, Joseph Jefferson made his name as Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle. In this book, a compelling blend of biography and theatrical and cultural history, Benjamin McArthur chronicles Jefferson's remarkable career and offers...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: McArthur, Benjamin
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2007.
Temas:
Jefferson, Joseph, > 1829-1905.
Jefferson, Joseph, > 1829-1905
Jefferson, Joseph > Schauspieler.
1800-1899
Actors > United States > Biography.
Theater > United States > History > 19th century.
Acteurs > États-Unis > Biographies.
Théâtre > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
HISTORY / General.
Actors
Theater
United States
Biographies
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cradles in the profession
  • Marking the progress of civilization
  • Behind the cart of Thespis
  • An actor prepares
  • Echoing the public voice
  • Triumphs in comedy and melodrama
  • Nibbling at stardom
  • A mighty Nimrod of theatrical touring
  • Mr. Jefferson and Rip Van Winkle
  • Brining the "sleepy piece" home
  • A fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy
  • Are we do soon forgot?

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