The man who was Rip van Winkle : Joseph Jefferson and nineteenth-century American theatre / Benjamin McArthur.

Author/creator McArthur, Benjamin
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Haven : Yale University Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxvii, 438 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentTable 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 357-422) and index.
LCCN 2007012620
ISBN9780300122329 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0300122322 (cloth : alk. paper)