Artistes of Colour: ethnic diversity and representation in the Victorian circus

Artistes of Colour: ethnic diversity and representation in the Victorian circus

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Publisher's Synopsis

"We live in a society that places an increasing value in ethnic diversity and cultural identity. However, the contribution that performers from a variety of ethnic backgrounds made to the development of the circus in the nineteenth century is very often overlooked and largely forgotten. Pablo Fanque and Miss La La may be notable names of the period but there were many others besides. Using contemporary records and images, this book explores the wealth and depth of talented black and other ethnic performers, and the contribution they made to the success of the nineteenth century circus. These are iconic figures who should be drawn in from the margins of history and given the recognition they deserve"--.

Book information

ISBN: 9781733971270
Publisher: Modern Vaudeville Press
Imprint: Modern Vaudeville Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 317
Weight: 478g
Height: 152mm
Width: 230mm
Spine width: 23mm