American women theatre critics : biographies and selected writings of twelve reviewers, 1753-1919 / Alma J. Bennett.
| Author/creator | Bennett, Alma |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, ©2010. |
| Description | viii, 186 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- 18th-century critics. Charlotte Ramsey Lennox (1720-1804) -- Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820) -- 19th-century critics. Kate Field (1838-1896) -- Olive Logan (1839-1909) -- Mildred Aldrich (1853-1928) -- Dorothy Lundt (1855-1908) and Emma V. Sheridan (1864-1936) -- Amy Leslie (1855-1939) -- Lucy Monroe (1865-1950) -- 20th-century critics. Ada Patterson (1867-1939) -- Annie Nathan Meyer (1867-1951) -- Dorothy Rothschild Parker (1898-1967). |
| Abstract | "This book explores the role of the great female American critics, thereby expanding their canonical status. The anthology provides a brief description of the women's lives, their working conditions, samples of their writing, and supporting analyses"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-184) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010017962 |
| ISBN | 9780786449798 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786449799 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN1707.9 .B46 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |