Sisters in Sin Brothel Drama in America, 1900-1920 |
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| Author:
| Johnson, Katie N. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in American Theatre and Drama Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-85505-1 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2006 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $84.99 |
Book Description:
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A unique contribution to the study of American theatre, Sisters in Sin recovers a slice of theatre history in demonstrating how the prostitute was central to American realist theatre. Introducing previously unexamined archival documents and unpublished play scripts, Johnson provides an original examination of the forgotten 'brothel drama'.
A unique contribution to the study of American theatre, Sisters in Sin recovers a slice of theatre history in demonstrating how the prostitute was central to American realist theatre. Introducing previously unexamined archival documents and unpublished play scripts, Johnson provides an original examination of the forgotten 'brothel drama'.