Staging Haiti in NineteenthCentury America by Peter Reed PAPERBACK 9781009113182
Cambridge University Press
Explore the fascinating intersection of Haiti's revolution, race, and popular performance in nineteenth-century America with this insightful book. "Staging Haiti in Nineteenth-Century America: Revolution, Race and Popular Performance" by Peter (University of Mississippi) Reed delves into how this pivotal historical event and its associated themes were portrayed and consumed through various performance mediums. This paperback edition offers a deep dive into the cultural and political dialogues of the era, examining the ways in which Haiti's struggle for independence and its racial dynamics shaped American popular imagination and artistic expression. Key themes include: * The impact of the Haitian Revolution on American society and thought. * The representation of race and racial identity in popular performance. * The role of theatre, minstrelsy, and other performance forms in staging Haiti. * The complex relationship between American popular culture and the Caribbean. This book is an essential read for students and scholars of American history, cultural studies, performance studies, and Caribbean studies, providing a nuanced understanding of how historical events are mediated and performed. Product Summary: Cambridge University Press, Staging Haiti in Nineteenth-Century America, Revolution, Race and Popular Performance, Paperback, Peter Reed, American History, Cultural Studies, Performance Studies.
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