F. W. J. Hemmings, Frederic William John Hemmings

The Theatre Industry in 19c Fr

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This 1993 book explores the history of French theatre in the nineteenth century.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Oktober 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 699g
• ISBN-13: 9780521441421
• ISBN-10: 0521441420
• Artikelnr.: 29425078

Inhaltsangabe

Chronology
Introduction
Part I. The Audiences: 1. Going to the theatre in the nineteenth century
2. The auditorium
3. Performance times - intervals - annual closures
4. First nights and previews
5. Order and disorder in the theatres
6. Applause and censure
7. The claque
8. Working-class audiences
Part II. The Acting Profession: 9. A pariah profession
10. Social origins
11. Training for the stage
12. Salaries and contracts
13. The difficult life of the actress
14. Acting standards
Part III. The Profession of Playwright: 15. The profession is organised
16. The closed shop
17. From acceptance to performance
Notes
Bibliography
Guide to further reading
Index.