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Theatre under Louis XIV cross-casting and the performance of gender in drama, ballet and opera /

"This book explores the fascinating phenomenon of cross-casting and related gender issues in different theatrical genres and different performance contexts during the heyday of French theatre. Although professional acting troupes under Louis XIV were mixed, cross-casting remained an important f...

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Main Author: Prest, Julia.
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.
Physical Description: 195 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Subjects:
Performing arts -- France -- History -- 17th century.
Performing arts -- France -- History -- 18th century.
Female impersonators -- France -- History -- 17th century.
Female impersonators -- France -- History -- 18th century.
Male impersonators -- France -- History -- 17th century.
Male impersonators -- France -- History -- 18th century.
French drama -- 17th century -- History and criticism.
French drama -- 18th century -- History and criticism.
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CMU Main Books 3rd Floor

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CMU Main Books 3rd Floor PN2632 .P74 2006 Available
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