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Author:

Glenn, Susan A. (Susan Anita)

Title:

Female spectacle : the theatrical roots of modern feminism / Susan A. Glenn.

Publisher:

Harvard University Press,

Copyright Date:

2000

Description:

x, 294 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Women in the theater--United States--History--20th century.
Women in the theater--United States--History--19th century.
Feminism and theater--United States.
Actresses--United States.--Biography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-273) and index.

Contents:

Conclusion: the legacy of female spectacle. Mirth and girth: the politics of comedy -- The strong personality: female mimics and the play of the self -- The Americanization of Salome: sexuality, race, and the careers of the vulgar princess -- "The eyes of the enemy": female activism and the paradox of theater -- "Nationally advertised legs": how Broadway invented "the girls" -- "Like all the rest of womankind only more so": the chorus girl problem and American culture -- Conclusion: the legacy of female spectacle.

ISBN:

9780674003330
0674003330

OCLC:

(OCoLC)44084232

LCCN:

00040683

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

OZAX845 -- Northwestern College - DeWitt Library (Orange City)