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History Of The American Theatre: During The Revolution And After (1889)

History Of The American Theatre: During The Revolution And After (1889)

Seilhamer, George Overcash

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryPlays

ISBN10: 1104705575
ISBN13: 9781104705572
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
History of the American Theatre: During the Revolution and After is a comprehensive book written by George Overcash Seilhamer in 1889. The book provides an in-depth account of the development of American theatre during the Revolutionary War and the years that followed. Seilhamer begins by tracing the origins of American theatre, highlighting the influence of European theatre on American culture. He then delves into the impact of the Revolution on American theatre, discussing how the war affected the industry and how theatre was used as a tool for political propaganda. The book also explores the rise of American playwrights and actors during this period, with Seilhamer providing biographical sketches of some of the most prominent figures in the industry. He also discusses the impact of technological advancements, such as gas lighting and the introduction of the proscenium arch, on American theatre. In addition to providing a detailed history of American theatre during this period, Seilhamer also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to provide readers with a visual representation of the industry. Overall, History of the American Theatre: During the Revolution and After is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American theatre and its evolution during a critical period in the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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