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Bettymania and the birth of celebrity culture

Title
Bettymania and the birth of celebrity culture / Jeffrey Kahan.
Author
Kahan, Jeffrey, 1964-
Publication
Bethlehem : Lehigh University Press, c2010.

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Description
226 p. : ill. (some col.); 25 cm.
Subject
  • Betty, William Hen. West 1791-1874 > Appreciation
  • Betty, William Hen. West 1791-1874 > Influence
  • Fame > History > 19th century
  • Popular culture > Great Britain > History > 19th century
  • Theater > Great Britain > History > 19th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction: Bettymania and the birth of celebrity culture -- Bettymanias in Ireland and Scotland and England -- Betty conquers London -- Kemble's revenge -- Desiring and tiring of master Betty -- The latter years -- Coda: Bettymania and its aftermath -- Appendix A: Betty's London performances.
Call Number
MWES (Betty, W.) 11-2442
ISBN
  • 9780982131367 (alk. paper)
  • 0982131364 (alk. paper)
LCCN
2009053264
OCLC
495597256
Author
Kahan, Jeffrey, 1964-
Title
Bettymania and the birth of celebrity culture / Jeffrey Kahan.
Imprint
Bethlehem : Lehigh University Press, c2010.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research Call Number
MWES (Betty, W.) 11-2442
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