Theatres of Memory: Past and present in contemporary culture
| Author | : Raphael Samuel |
| Publisher | : Verso |
| Total Pages | : 506 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0860912094 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780860912095 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (095 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Theatres of Memory: Past and present in contemporary culture by : Raphael Samuel
Download or read book Theatres of Memory: Past and present in contemporary culture written by Raphael Samuel and published by Verso. This book was released on 1994 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work offers an overview of how the past has been manipulated in art, politicized and sold to the consumer, yet takes issue with those who claim this interest in heritage is merely obsessive nostalgia. The author covers a multitude of topics, such as the Festival of Britain and conservation.
