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The Melodramatic Thread: Spectacle and Political Culture in Modern France James R. Lehning
The Melodramatic Thread: Spectacle and Political Culture in Modern France
James R. Lehning
In France, both political culture and theatrical performances have drawn upon melodrama. This "melodramatic thread" helped weave the country's political life as it moved from monarchy to democracy. By examining the relationship between public ceremonies and theatrical performance, the author sheds light on democratization in modern France.
216 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | July 9, 2007 |
| ISBN13 | 9780253219107 |
| Publishers | Indiana University Press |
| Pages | 192 |
| Dimensions | 155 × 235 × 13 mm · 303 g |
| Language | English |