Church and stage : the theatre as target of religious condemnation in nineteenth century America /
Johnson, Claudia Durst, 1938-
Church and stage : the theatre as target of religious condemnation in nineteenth century America / Claudia Durst Johnson. - Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co., 2008. - v, 215 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-211) and index.
"This book explores the many ways in which religious institutions have had a profound effect on the development of American theatre. The author analyzes the church's critical view toward common theatre practices, including the use of female and child performers and the inherently uncontrollable nature of the stage"--Provided by publisher.
9780786430802 (softcover : alk. paper) : No price
2007044158
GBA803403 bnb
Theater--Moral and ethical aspects--United States.
Theater--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Theater--History--United States--19th century.
PN2049 / .J57 2008
792.097309034
Church and stage : the theatre as target of religious condemnation in nineteenth century America / Claudia Durst Johnson. - Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co., 2008. - v, 215 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-211) and index.
"This book explores the many ways in which religious institutions have had a profound effect on the development of American theatre. The author analyzes the church's critical view toward common theatre practices, including the use of female and child performers and the inherently uncontrollable nature of the stage"--Provided by publisher.
9780786430802 (softcover : alk. paper) : No price
2007044158
GBA803403 bnb
Theater--Moral and ethical aspects--United States.
Theater--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Theater--History--United States--19th century.
PN2049 / .J57 2008
792.097309034