Children and Theatre in Victorian Britain
Author | : A. Varty |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 317 |
Release | : 2007-12-14 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780230286061 |
ISBN-10 | : 0230286062 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Children and Theatre in Victorian Britain by : A. Varty
Download or read book Children and Theatre in Victorian Britain written by A. Varty and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-12-14 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cult of the child performer was a significant emergence of the Victorian age. Fierce public debate and lasting legislation grew out of the conflict between a desire for juvenile display and a determination to stop exploitation. This study explores the social and artistic context of their lives and their developing professionalism as actors.