Circus and Sideshow in the Long Nineteenth Century: A Documentary History: Volume V: Clowns and Clowning (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781032454955)

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Circus and Sideshow in the Long Nineteenth Century: A Documentary History: Volume V: Clowns and Clowning

$160.00

Circus and Sideshow in the Long Nineteenth Century: A Documentary History: Volume V: Clowns and Clowning

$160.00
Format: Hardcover
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This is a history of circus clowning in the long nineteenth century, told through original documents. It demonstrates how particular types, acts and stunts originated, were performed and underwent variation over time. The equestrian and acrobatic clown, the august and the eccentric all receive attention.



Author: Laurence Senelick
ISBN-10: 1032454954
ISBN-13: 9781032454955
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2026
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.97lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.13d
By Laurence Senelick
By Laurence Senelick
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Matthew McMahan is assistant professor of comedic studies at Emerson College, where he teaches the history and theory of comedy. He is the author of Border-Crossing and Comedy at the Théâtre Italien, 1716-1723 (Palgrave Macmillan), and numerous articles and reviews on vaudeville, clowning, farce, and French theatre.

Laurence Senelick is Fletcher Professor Emeritus of Drama and Oratory, Tufts University, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. For many years he served as an adjudicator of the International Mime & Movement Festival in Philadelphia. He has published many books and articles on popular entertainment.

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