Performing the American frontier, 1870-1906

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Label

Performing the American frontier, 1870-1906

Statement of responsibility

Roger A. Hall

Creator

• Hall, Roger A

Subject

• American drama -- 20th century -- History and criticism
• American drama -- West (U.S.) -- History and criticism
• Criticism, interpretation, etc
• Frontier and pioneer life in literature
• Pioneers in literature
• West (U.S.) -- In literature
• American drama -- 19th century -- History and criticism

Genre

• Criticism, interpretation, etc

Language

eng

Summary

"Performing the American Frontier 1870-1906 examines how the American frontier was presented in theatrical productions during the critical period from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of cinema. In chronological fashion, the book explores the post-Civil War resurgence of interest in drama about the frontier, which led to a host of action-packed melodramas. From famous personages such as Mark Twain and "Buffalo Bill" Cody to lesser-known individuals such as Native American playwright and actress Gowongo Mohawk, Hall examines the plays, the players, and the playwrights who helped to define the American westward migration in theatrical terms and covers the complete dramatic experience including scenery, performance, and staging. The book demonstrates the extraordinary variety of subject matter and theatrical styles used to dramatize the frontier, and places frontier drama within the context of its society by framing the productions with the contemporary debates on national policies."--BOOK JACKET

Member of

• Cambridge studies in American theatre and drama

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

812/.409355

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

LC call number

PS338.F76

LC item number

H35 2001

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Series statement

Cambridge studies in American theatre and drama