The Theater in Colonial America

The Theater in Colonial America
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Publisher : Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015054082980
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Book Synopsis The Theater in Colonial America by : Hugh F. Rankin

Download or read book The Theater in Colonial America written by Hugh F. Rankin and published by Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 1965 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The impact of the theater on colonial culture is approached in this study from the viewpoint of the historian rather than the dramatist. From the faded prints of playbills, newspaper advertisements, and court records, the men, women, and children who brought theater to America come to life with their great and petty problems. Originally published in 1965. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.


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