| Description |
xi, 287 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
French mysteries and Russian miracles: role-playing, the Great War, and Bolshevik Revolution, 1905-1925 -- Gustave Cohen and the theater of belonging to France: Paris, 1933-1935 -- The Théophilien troupe's coming of age: Paris, 1935-1939 -- Theatrical double jeopardy: Paris, 1939-1944 -- La France âEternelle in American exile: New York, 1941-1944 -- Moussa Abadi and playing for life: Nice, 1943-1944 -- Epilogue -- Postwar dramas: Paris, Berlin, Rio de Janeiro, 1944-1952. |
| Summary |
"Examines the performances of a Parisian youth group, Gustave Cohen's Théophiliens, and the process of making medieval culture a part of the modern world. Explores the work of actor Moussa Abadi, and his clandestine resistance under the Vichy regime in France during World War II"--Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Theater -- France -- History -- 20th century.
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Theater. |
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France. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Theater and society -- France -- History -- 20th century.
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Theater and society. |
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Theater -- Political aspects -- France -- History -- 20th century.
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Theater -- Political aspects. |
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France -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Politics and government. |
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Arts and society.
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Arts and society. |
| Added Author |
Cohen, Gustave, 1879-1958.
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| ISBN |
9780271036144 cloth alkaline paper |
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0271036141 cloth alkaline paper |
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