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Church and Stage: The Theatre as Target of Religious Condemnation in Nineteenth Century America
Claudia Durst Johnson
Church and Stage: The Theatre as Target of Religious Condemnation in Nineteenth Century America
Claudia Durst Johnson
Throughout nineteenth century America, religious officials often condemned the dramatic theatre as an inversion of the house of God. This book explores the many ways in which religious institutions have had a profound effect on the development of American theatre. It analyzes the church's critical view toward common theatre practices.
215 pages, Illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 21, 2007 |
ISBN13 | 9780786430802 |
Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
Pages | 221 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 11 mm · 299 g |
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