About the book
The hand-puppet play starring the characters Punch and Judy was introduced from England and became extremely popular in the United States in the 1800s. This book details information on nearly 350 American Punch players. It explores the significance of the 19th-century American show as a reflection of the attitudes and conditions of its time and place. The century was a time of changing feelings about what it means to be human. There was an intensified awareness of the racial, cultural, social and economical diversity of the human species, and a corresponding concern for the experience of human oneness. The American Punch and Judy show was one of the manifestations of these conditions.
Editions of Punch and Judy in 19th Century America
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786472703
- EBook
- ISBN 9781476601540
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The hand-puppet play starring the characters Punch and Judy was introduced from England and became extremely popular in the United States in the 1800s. This book details information on nearly 350 American Punch players. It explores the significance of the 19th-century American show as a reflection of the attitudes and conditions of its time and place. The century was a time of changing feelings about what it means to be human. There was an intensified awareness of the racial, cultural, social and economical diversity of the human species, and a corresponding concern for the experience of human oneness. The American Punch and Judy show was one of the manifestations of these conditions.
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What is Punch and Judy in 19th Century America about?
The hand-puppet play starring the characters Punch and Judy was introduced from England and became extremely popular in the United States in the 1800s. This book details information on nearly 350 American Punch players. It explores the significance of the 19th-century American show as a reflection of the attitudes and conditions of its time and place. The century was a time of changing feelings about what it means to be human. There was an intensified awareness of the racial, cultural, social and economical diversity of the human species, and a corresponding concern for the experience of human oneness. The American Punch and Judy show was one of the manifestations of these conditions.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Punch and Judy in 19th Century America?
The Arts > Performing arts
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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786472703
How long is Punch and Judy in 19th Century America and how many pages does it have?
Punch and Judy in 19th Century America has 284 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Punch and Judy in 19th Century America?
Ryan Howard
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Punch and Judy in 19th Century America is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786472703) and ebook(ISBN 9781476601540)
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