The American pipe dream : performance of drug addiction, 1890-1940 /

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"The American Pipe Dream examines the representational history of addiction on the U.S. stage from 1890 to the start of the nation's involvement in the second World War in 1941. Through intensive archival work, textual and performance analysis, and by considering related literary, legislat...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Shulman, Max, 1980- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Iowa City : University of Iowa Press, [2022]
Series:Studies in theatre history and culture.
Subjects:
1800-1999
Drug addiction in literature.
American drama > 19th century > History and criticism.
American drama > 20th century > History and criticism.
Theater and society > United States > History > 19th century.
Theater and society > United States > History > 20th century.
Performing arts > Social aspects > United States > History > 19th century.
Performing arts > Social aspects > United States > History > 20th century.
Toxicomanie dans la littérature.
Théâtre américain > 19e siècle > Histoire et critique.
Théâtre américain > 20e siècle > Histoire et critique.
Théâtre et société > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Théâtre et société > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Arts du spectacle > Aspect social > États-Unis > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Arts du spectacle > Aspect social > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
PERFORMING ARTS / General
American drama
Drug addiction in literature
Performing arts > Social aspects
Theater and society
United States
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: the gateway
  • Den dramas
  • Dope doctors
  • Criminal addictions
  • The comic dope fiend
  • Jive
  • Opiated genius
  • Epilogue: Looking back at a Long day's journey.

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