A history of equestrian drama in the United States: hippodrama's pure air and fire

"The book documents the history of equestrian drama in the United States and clarifies the multi-faceted significance of the form and of the related stage machinery developed to produce hippodramas. The development of equestrian drama is traced from its origins and influences in the sixteenth c...

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Main Author: Poppiti, Kimberly (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2020
Edition:First issued in paperback
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Summary:"The book documents the history of equestrian drama in the United States and clarifies the multi-faceted significance of the form and of the related stage machinery developed to produce hippodramas. The development of equestrian drama is traced from its origins and influences in the sixteenth century, through the height of the form’s popularity at the turn of the twentieth century. Analysis of the historical significance of the genre within the larger context of U.S. theatre, the elucidation of the importance of the horse to theatre, and an evaluation of the lasting impact on theatre technology are also included." -- Publisher's description
Physical Description:xi, 196 Seiten Illustrationen 24 cm
ISBN:9780367666347

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