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Constructing Celebrity: Strategies of Nineteenth Century British Actresses to Enhance Their Image and Social Status

Description:

Celebrity, reputation, and identity were complex issues for nineteenth-century British actresses. This dissertation examines how actresses responded to, integrated, and defied gender norms and social structures as they performed “authentic” identities for consuming publics. I investigate how actresses participated in charity events and bazaars, autobiographical writing, and advertising campaigns in...

Keyword:

Identity, Victorian, Reputation, Celebrity, Actresses, and England

Subject:

History, Theater, and Theater history

Creator:

Kelly, Lisa Michelle

Owner:

Scholarly Digital Publishing

Language:

en

Date Uploaded:

02/12/2020

Date Created:

2019-01-01

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Alternate Identifier:

etdadmin_upload_667794 and http://dissertations.umi.com/northwestern:14707