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Sue McPherson & Sharon M Setzer
Women’s Theatrical Memoirs, Part II vol 6 [PDF ebook]

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By the close of the eighteenth century, the theatrical memoir had become a popular and established genre. This ten-volume facsimile collection presents the lives of some of the most celebrated actresses of their day. These memoirs also provide insights into contemporary constructions of gender, sexuality and fame.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 454 ● ISBN 9781040236260 ● Publisher Taylor & Francis ● Published 2024 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 9618891 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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