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Church and stage : the theatre as target of religious condemnation in nineteenth century America

Title
Church and stage : the theatre as target of religious condemnation in nineteenth century America / Claudia Durst Johnson.
Author
Johnson, Claudia D.
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.

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Description
v, 215 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
Summary
"This book explores the many ways in which religious institutions have had a profound effect on the development of American theatre. The author analyzes the church's critical view toward common theatre practices, including the use of female and child performers and the inherently uncontrollable nature of the stage"--Provided by publisher.
Subject
  • Theater > Moral and ethical aspects > United States
  • Theater > Christianity
  • Theater > United States > History > 19th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-211) and index.
Call Number
MWET 07-7407
ISBN
  • 9780786430802 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 078643080X (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2007044158
OCLC
  • 176861837
  • 176861837
Author
Johnson, Claudia D.
Title
Church and stage : the theatre as target of religious condemnation in nineteenth century America / Claudia Durst Johnson.
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-211) and index.
Research Call Number
MWET 07-7407
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