Historical Dictionary of American Theater: Beginnings covers the history of theater as well as the literature of America from 1538 to 1880. The years covered by this volume features the rise of the popular stage in American during the colonial era and the first century of the United States of America; with an emphasis on its practitioners; including such figures as Lewis Hallam; David Douglass; Mercy Otis Warren; Edwin Forrest; Charlotte Cushman; Joseph Jefferson; Ida Aldridge; Dion Boucicault; Edwin Booth; and many others. The Historical Dictionary of American Theater: Beginnings covers the history of early American Theatre through a chronology; an introductory essay; and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on actors and actresses; directors; playwrights; producers; genres; notable plays and theatres. This book is an excellent access point for students; researchers; and anyone wanting to know more about the early American Theater.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Poor Quality and InaccurateBy ccondesaThis is one of the saddest examples of an art history book I have ever seen. Stephen Beissel is described as an eminent authority on Fra Angelico yet he dates the artists birth 20 years earlier than other well known art historians. He identifies Saint Peter Martyr; an easily identifiable figure; as Saint Dominic. One of Fra Angelicos late altarpieces is said to be an early work. Fra Angelico is known for his innovative use of pure; clear color. He shades with different hues of the same color instead of using chiaroscuro but in this book the colors are muddy and faded. The picture quality is spotty at best. Dont waste your time or money on this poor quality book. My suggestion is that you consider the definitive works by William Hood-Fra Angelico at San MarcoFra Angelico at San Marco (The Great Fresco Cycles of the Renaissance)] or Fra Angelico: San Marco; Florence Fra Angelico: San Marco; Florence. Diane Cole Ahis book Fra Angelico Fra Angelico is newer and the picture quality is good.
