The Early German Theatre in New York 1840–1872 / / Fritz A. H. Leuchs.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Columbia University Press eBook-Package Archive 1898-1999
• VerfasserIn: Leuchs, Fritz A. H.,
• Place / Publishing House: New York, NY : : Columbia University Press, , [1928]; ©1928
• Year of Publication: 1928
• Language: English
• Series: Columbia University Germanic Studies
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (302 p.)

An overview of the development of German theatre in New York City in the nineteenth century, focusing on the influence of five major theatres. .

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter I: The Cultural Background of the Period -- Chapter II: Early German Performances in New York City (1840-49) -- Chapter III: The German Stage in the Early Fifties (1850-54) -- Chapter IV: The ''Liebhabertheater'' and the Minor German Stage in the Fifties -- Chapter V: The Altes Stadttheater (1854-64) -- Chapter VI: The Neues Stadttheater (1864-72) and Other Noteworthy Dramatic Enterprises of the Time -- Chapter VII: The Principal Points of Contact Between the German- and the English-Language Stages of New York City During the Middle of the Nineteenth Century -- Appendix I -- Appendix II -- Appendix III -- Appendix IVa -- Appendix IVb -- Appendix V -- Appendix VI -- Appendix VII -- Appendix VIII -- Bibliography -- Index