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Playing Cleopatra : inventing the female celebrity in third Republic France / Holly Grout.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Grout, Holly, 1976- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Women in the theater--France--History.
- Women in the theater.
- Women--France--Social conditions--20th century.
- Women.
- Women--France--Social conditions--19th century.
- Actresses--France--Paris.
- Actresses.
- France--History--Third Republic, 1870-1940.
- France.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (246 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana : Louisiana State University Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- Playing Cleopatra by Holly Grout examines the creation and impact of female celebrity in Third Republic France, focusing on iconic figures such as Cleopatra, Sarah Bernhardt, Colette, and Josephine Baker. The book explores how these women were portrayed and how their personas were constructed through media and public perception. Grout delves into the cultural and social dynamics that shaped these celebrities and their lasting influence on the concept of fame and femininity. Intended for scholars and readers interested in cultural history, gender studies, and the history of celebrity, the book provides insights into the intersection of identity, performance, and public image. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Fictions and Fantasies
- 1. Cleopatra: A “Most Womanly Woman”
- 2. Sarah Bernhardt: “Incredible Mirage!”
- 3. Colette: “Audacious Shamelessness”
- 4. Josephine Baker: “A Wild Splendor”
- Conclusion: Immortels
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Grout, Holly Playing Cleopatra
- ISBN:
- 9780807181850
- 0807181854
- 0807181862
- 9780807181867
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