Circuit Chautauqua : From Rural Education to Popular Entertainment in Early Twentieth Century America by John E. Tapia
In the late 19th century the chautauqua movement became a popular form of adult education and entertainment in the United States. Using noted lyceum speakers (such as Teddy Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan) and local talent, the movement spread throughout the country and was particularly popular in the rural areas of the Midwest.An overview of the lyceum and of adult education in 19th century America is followed by an examination of the rise of the circuit chautauqua, from its standardization and commercialization to the specific jobs involved in the program. The chautauqua lecturer, musical features, dramatic arts and children's activities are fully covered. Its popularity during the 1920s is detailed as is its demise, brought on by the Great Depression and the rise of the film industry.
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Author: John E. Tapia
Number of Pages: 240 pages
Published Date: 15 Dec 2008
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Publication Country: Jefferson, NC, United States
Language: English
Type: eBook
ISBN: 9780786440849
Download Link: circuit chautauqua from rural education to popular entertainment in early twentieth century america
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Author: John E. Tapia
Number of Pages: 240 pages
Published Date: 15 Dec 2008
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Publication Country: Jefferson, NC, United States
Language: English
Type: eBook
ISBN: 9780786440849
Download Link: circuit chautauqua from rural education to popular entertainment in early twentieth century america
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In the late 19th century the chautauqua movement became a popular form of adult education and entertainment in the United States. Using noted lyceum speakers (such as Teddy Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan) and local talent, the movement spread throughout the country and was particularly popular in the rural areas of the Midwest.An overview of the lyceum and of adult education in 19th century America is followed by an examination of the rise of the circuit chautauqua, from its standardization and commercialization to the specific jobs involved in the program. The chautauqua lecturer, musical features, dramatic arts and children's activities are fully covered. Its popularity during the 1920s is detailed as is its demise, brought on by the Great Depression and the rise of the film industry.
Read online Circuit Chautauqua : From Rural Education to Popular Entertainment in Early Twentieth Century America Buy and read online Circuit Chautauqua : From Rural Education to Popular Entertainment in Early Twentieth Century America Download Circuit Chautauqua : From Rural Education to Popular Entertainment in Early Twentieth Century America for pc, mac, kindle, readers Download to iPad/iPhone/iOS, B&N nook Circuit Chautauqua : From Rural Education to Popular Entertainment in Early Twentieth Century America ebook, pdf, djvu, epub, mobi, fb2, zip, rar, torrent