American Theatre
- ISBN-10
- 0748654097
- ISBN-13
- 9780748654093
- Series
- American Theatre
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 216
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-10-11
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Author
- Theresa Saxon
Description
This book provides a brief yet informative evaluation of the variety and complexity of theatrical endeavours in the United States, embracing all epochs of theatre history and situating American theatre as a lively, dynamic and diverse arena.
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- 2001-02-22
- 504 pages
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- 2001-02-08
- 520 pages
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