Author: Edward Fordham Spence
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Category : Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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Author: Barrett Harper Clark
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Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 528

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Category : Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 864

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Author: Gerald Nachman
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520268016
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 490

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"Nachman provides a three-dimensional portrait of the man and the show that were part of our national consciousness for over two decades...a detailed analysis on why Sullivan mattered; Nachman is a natural storyteller...a nuanced description of Sullivan's America. Nachman's style is always accessible...a delight for anyone interested in popular culture"—Ron Simon, Curator of Television and Radio, The Paley Center for Media "A shining gem....One of those rare books you can open anywhere...and be highly entertained. As Ed himself might have said, 'Don't miss it if you can.'"—Dick Cavett, talk show host and online columnist for NYTimes/Opinion

Author: Brooklyn Public Library
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Languages : en
Pages : 456

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Author: Brooklyn Public Library
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Languages : en
Pages : 364

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Author: Barrett Harper Clark
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Category : American drama
Languages : en
Pages : 500

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Author: Frederick Wilse Bateson
Publisher: CUP Archive
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Languages : en
Pages : 1132

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Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 1460

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Author: Sally Dugan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317176170
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 315

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Since its publication in 1905, The Scarlet Pimpernel has experienced global success, not only as a novel but in theatrical and film adaptations. Sally Dugan charts the history of Baroness Orczy's elusive hero, from the novel's origins through its continuing afterlife, including postmodern appropriations of the myth. Drawing on archival research in Britain, the United States and Australia, her study shows for the first time how Orczy's nationalistic superhero was originally conceived as an anarchist Pole plotting against Tsarist Russia, rather than a counter-revolutionary Englishman. Dugan explores the unique blend of anarchy, myth and magic that emerged from the story's astonishing and complex beginnings and analyses the enduring elements of the legend. To his creator, the Pimpernel was not simply a swashbuckling hero but an English gentleman spreading English values among benighted savages. Dugan investigates the mystery of why this imperialist crusader has not only survived the decline of the meta-narratives surrounding his birth, but also continues to enthrall a multinational audience. Offering readers insights into the Pimpernel's appearances in print, in film and on the stage, Dugan provides a nuanced picture of the trope of the Scarlet Pimpernel and an explanation of the phenomenon's durability.