The Scene of Harlem Cabaret
Author | : Shane Vogel |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2009-04 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780226862521 |
ISBN-10 | : 0226862526 |
Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Scene of Harlem Cabaret by : Shane Vogel
Download or read book The Scene of Harlem Cabaret written by Shane Vogel and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlem's nightclubs in the 1920s and '30s were a crucible for testing society's racial and sexual limits. Combining performance theory, historical research, and biographical study, this title explores the role of nightlife performance as a definitive touchstone for understanding the racial and sexual politics of the early 20th century.