When Romeo Was a Woman: Charlotte Cushman and Her Circle of Female Spectators
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At the height of her career, actress Charlotte Cushman (1816-76) was one of the most famous women in the English-speaking world. Cushman challenged Victorian notions of gender in her stage portrayals of male characters and of strong, androgynous female characters. Offstage, she was a powerful businesswoman who supported her family, women lovers, and friends.
Lisa Merrill examines Cushman's personal correspondence to shed new light on the actress's...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0472087495
ISBN13:9780472087495
Release Date:November 2000
Publisher:University of Michigan Press
Length:344 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"
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