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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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African American Performance in the Harlem Renaissance
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1910–1918
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Black Drama
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1918–1927
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'A densely detailed, consistently readable account of the Harlem Renaissance...Krasner's aim is far broader than a period of history in theatre, he deftly concentrates on 'specific events in order to sketch a larger picture' and alters people's way of thinking about the Harlem Renaissance.' - Publishers Weekley
'Krasner's arguments are persuasive and engaging.' - D.B. Wilmeth, Choice
'Densely detailed, consistently readable ... succinct and neatly incorporated background sketches along with intelligible and accessible references to theorists enrich the finer details.' - Publishers Weekly
'A timely, lively, essential book that advances African American performance studies while specifically bringing theatre, performance and drama into focus in the glory years of the Harlem Renaissance.' - Robert B Stepto, Yale University
'Breezy, witty,and intelligent look at a decade that brought us such memorable and groundbreaking shows.' - Library Journal
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: A Beautiful Pageant
Book Subtitle: African American Theatre, Drama and Performance in the Harlem Renaissance
Authors: David Krasner
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-06625-1
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)
Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Nature America Inc. 2002
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-312-29590-5Published: 15 October 2002
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-06625-1Published: 27 September 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 370
Topics: History of the Americas, Theatre History, Literature, general, Cultural and Media Studies, general, US History, Performing Arts