Deburau : Pierrot, mime, and culture /
This volume analyzes the nature of the mime art of Deburau and of the pantomime performances of the Théâtre des Funambules in Paris in the context of Romantic art, literature and sociopolitical thought. Deburau and the Théâtre des Funambules are characteristic of Romantic art in that they are closel...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Routledge,
[2022].
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| Series: | Routledge advances in theatre and performance studies.
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| Summary: | This volume analyzes the nature of the mime art of Deburau and of the pantomime performances of the Théâtre des Funambules in Paris in the context of Romantic art, literature and sociopolitical thought. Deburau and the Théâtre des Funambules are characteristic of Romantic art in that they are closely associated with certain aspirations for social reform, even revolution. Deburau was an iconic figure for intellectuals such as George Sand who effectively considered him to be part of the 'poète-maçon' movement. Edward Nye examines this fascination as well as the myth which developed from it. With its unique framing in art, literature and politics, this book is a must read for undergraduates and postgraduates in theater, literary studies and the Romantic period. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [253]-270) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780367134587 0367134586 9781032225647 1032225645 |