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Public Theatre and the Enslaved People of Colonial Saint-Domingue

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The book delves into the rich public theatre tradition of colonial Saint-Domingue and its intricate ties to enslaved individuals. It challenges the notion of limited documentation by utilizing diverse materials to address key issues such as the experiences of enslaved spectators, their representations in theatre, and their contributions to performance. By examining these dynamics, it reveals how slavery was central to the theatre's narrative, uncovering the often-overlooked stories of those enslaved individuals involved in this cultural history during the revolutionary period.

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Public Theatre and the Enslaved People of Colonial Saint-Domingue, Julia Prest

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2024
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Lingua
Inglese
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In brossura
Pagine
296
ISBN13
9783031226939
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The book delves into the rich public theatre tradition of colonial Saint-Domingue and its intricate ties to enslaved individuals. It challenges the notion of limited documentation by utilizing diverse materials to address key issues such as the experiences of enslaved spectators, their representations in theatre, and their contributions to performance. By examining these dynamics, it reveals how slavery was central to the theatre's narrative, uncovering the often-overlooked stories of those enslaved individuals involved in this cultural history during the revolutionary period.