The drama of the American short story, 1800-1865 /

The drama of the American short story, 1800-1865 /

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This book argues that to truly understand the short story form, one must look at how it was shaped by the lively, chaotic and deeply politicized world of 19th-century transatlantic theater and performance culture. By resurrecting long-neglected theatrical influences on representative works of short...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Collins, Michael J. (Michael James), 1984- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2016]
Subjects:
Short stories, American > History and criticism.
American fiction > 19th century > History and criticism.
Performance in literature.
Performing arts in literature.
Theater in literature.
Ritual in literature.
National characteristics, American, in literature.
America > In literature.

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