Punch and judy in 19th century america: a history and biographical dictionary
Auteur :
Howard, Ryan
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786472703
Date de publication :
15 mars 2013
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
499 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The hand-puppet play starring the characters Punch and Judy was introduced from England and became extremely popular in the US in the 1800s. This book contains the record of what the author has learned about almost 350 American Punch players. And it explores the significance of the 19th-century American show as a reflection of the attitudes and conditions of its time and place.