Wetmore, Jr. Kevin J.

Theatre and the Macabre (Horror Studies)

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ISBN 13:: 9781786838452
author:: Wetmore, Jr. Kevin J.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Wales Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 21.4 x 13.8 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Horror, Arts & Photography,
Condition:: New
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The macabre in theater and performance is a subject of enduring fascination. This collection of essays brings together scholars from around the world to explore the appeal of artificial images of death, pain, and violence on stage. From theatrical apparitions and dark tourism to the historical significance of Ford's Theatre, the contributors examine the prominence of the macabre in the history of theater. The essays consider the reasons behind audiences' long-standing attraction to these artificial representations, and invite readers to re-examine the role of the macabre in theater anew. By analyzing a range of examples, from sideshows to Halloween haunts, the contributors shed new light on the complex and multifaceted nature of this phenomenon. This book offers a unique perspective on the macabre in theater and performance, one that is both thought-provoking and insightful.

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