This collection of essays explores the various ways that maleness and femaleness were depicted on stage and influenced theatre in the Victorian era.

This collection of essays explores the various ways that maleness and femaleness were depicted on stage and influenced theatre in the Victorian era.

Aquesta col·lecció d'assajos mostra els múltiples aspectes de la contribució que va fer la dona, al teatre americà del segle XIX. En aquest estudi s'ensenyen diversos tipus de dones i els rols que ocupen, així com reflecteix la manera que Susan Glaspell i Sophie Treadwell van ajudar a donar forma al teatre, entre moltes altres que escriurien dècades més tard.

Features a comprehensive guide to American dramatic literature, from its origins in the early days of the nation to the groundbreaking works of today's best writers.

This book examines the role of temperance drama in American theatre and compares the American genre to its British counterpart.

New and updated encyclopedic guide to American theatre, from its earliest history to the present.

Shows how the earliest representations of Jewish characters on American stages mirrored treatment of Jewish Americans outside the playhouse