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The theatre of marvels

Title
The theatre of marvels / Preface by Marcel Marceau ; [English translation by Charles Meldon].
Author
Winter, Marian Hannah.
Publication
New York, Benjamin Blom, Inc. [1964]

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208 p. illus. (some col.), facsims.; 29 cm.
Uniform Title
Théâtre du merveilleux. English
Alternative Title
Théâtre du merveilleux.
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 200-203.
Contents
In America, 1790-1860 -- The three styles : the exotic, the troubadour style, the supernatural -- The forerunners : Jean-Georges Noverre, Jacques Louis David, Guilbert de Pixerecourt -- Techniques of the theatre of marvels -- Boulevard du temple versus opera -- Pantomime : Jean-Francois Arnould-Mussot, Typical pantomimes of Hus, Hapde and Hullin -- Romantic ballet of the boulevard du crime -- The choreographers : Jean Aumer, Louis Henry, Mazurier and his school, Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot -- Performing animals.
Call Number
*MGTB (French) 00-1586
LCCN
64018759
OCLC
  • 337545
  • NYPY710512725-B
Author
Winter, Marian Hannah.
Title
The theatre of marvels / Preface by Marcel Marceau ; [English translation by Charles Meldon].
Imprint
New York, Benjamin Blom, Inc. [1964]
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 200-203.
Local Subject
Circus dancing.
Pantomimes.
Local Subject
Pageants.
Animals.
Pleasure gardens.
Ballet -- France -- 19th century.
Local Subject
Dance -- History -- 19th century.
Research Call Number
*MGTB (French) 00-1586
MWEH + Additional copy.
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