A Book of Burlesque: Sketches of English Stage Travestie and Parody by Adams
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| Author | Adams, William Davenport, 1851-1904 |
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| LoC No. | 12003088 |
| Title | A Book of Burlesque: Sketches of English Stage Travestie and Parody |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The beginnings of burlesque -- The "palmy" days -- "Classical" burlesque -- Burlesque of Faërie -- Burlesque of history -- Burlesque of Shakespeare -- Burlesque of modern drama -- Burlesque of opera -- Burlesque of fiction and song -- The new burlesque. |
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| Summary | "A Book of Burlesque: Sketches of English Stage Travestie and Parody" by William Davenport Adams is a collection of essays on English stage burlesque written in the late 19th century. The book offers a critical analysis of various burlesques and their evolution, focusing on the literary aspects of parody and travestie rather than theatrical performances. Through its exploration, it highlights the humor and wit found in English theater, with a genealogical approach to the evolution of this unique form of comedic expression. The opening of the work sets the stage for this examination by declaring the author's intent not to provide a comprehensive history but rather an introduction framed around specific sketches showcasing notable works in burlesque. Adams notes the origins of the genre as traceable to pre-Elizabethan dramas and draws connections to significant pieces and playwrights throughout history, such as Shakespeare and George Villiers. He introduces the concept that burlesque functions through a mix of satire and parody while establishing the framework within which he will explore how these comedic elements have been utilized through different periods in English stage history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Burlesque (Literature) |
| Subject | Parody |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47150 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 112 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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