The man who was Rip van Winkle : Joseph Jefferson and nineteenth-century American theatre / Benjamin McArthur.
| Author/creator | McArthur, Benjamin |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2007. |
| Description | xvii, 438 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Cradles in the profession -- Marking the progress of civilization -- Behind the cart of Thespis -- An actor prepares -- Echoing the public voice -- Triumphs in comedy and melodrama -- Nibbling at stardom -- A mighty Nimrod of theatrical touring -- Mr. Jefferson and Rip Van Winkle -- Brining the "sleepy piece" home -- A fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy -- Are we do soon forgot? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 357-422) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007012620 |
| ISBN | 9780300122329 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0300122322 (cloth : alk. paper) |