Children and Theatre in Victorian Britain

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SKU: 9780230286061

The cult of the child performer was a significant emergence of the Victorian age. Fierce public debate and lasting legislation grew out of the conflict between a desire for juvenile display and a determination to stop exploitation. This study explores the social and artistic context of their lives and their developing professionalism as actors.

Key Features

  • Pages: 317
  • Publication date: 2007-12-14
  • Language: EN

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Author

A. Varty

Publisher

Springer

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