Victorian Writers and the Stage

Victorian Writers and the Stage
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 235
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ISBN-10 : 9781137504685
ISBN-13 : 1137504684
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Download or read book Victorian Writers and the Stage written by R. Pearson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the dramatic work of Dickens, Browning, Collins, and Tennyson, their interaction with the theatrical world, and their attempts to develop their reputations as playwrights. These major Victorian writers each authored several professional plays, but why has their achievement been overlooked?


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