Best Plays of the Early American Theater by John Gassner 16 works from American theater, 1787–1911: Charles the Second (1824); Fashion (1845); Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852); The Count of Monte Cristo (1883); The Mouse-Trap (1889); The Great Divide (1906); more. Background essay.
Punch and Judy: A Short History with the Original Dialogue by John Payne Collier, George Cruikshank A chronicle of their "life," times, and travels, this survey examines the famous puppets' moral and cultural significance as well as the people who played them behind the curtain. 30 illustrations.
Costume in Greek Classic Drama by Iris Brooke This work describes how performers were dressed in plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and explains how the actors performance influenced the cut of their costumes. 53 black-and-white illustrations.
