Celtic Mythological Influences on American Theatre, 1750-1875: Chwedioniaeth Geltaidd Dylanwad ar Chwaraedy Americanaidd, 1750-1875
This volume investigates and correlates the substantial undergrowth of myths, rituals, and superstitions that constituted the fabric of early America. Baker examines the Celtic legacy within the dramatic arts. The implications are profound in that they suggest the literature and religious observances of the pagan Celts continue to permeate and subliminally influence contemporary social interaction. Through extensive research, the author demonstrates indelible proponents of Celtic racial...
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This volume investigates and correlates the substantial undergrowth of myths, rituals, and superstitions that constituted the fabric of early America. Baker examines the Celtic legacy within the dramatic arts. The implications are profound in that they suggest the literature and religious observances of the pagan Celts continue to permeate and subliminally influence contemporary social interaction. Through extensive research, the author demonstrates indelible proponents of Celtic racial consciousness verified through American theatrical productions. Contents: Premises of Comparative Analysis; Theatre and Social Development; The Celts; Correlation in Colonial America; Demonstrations of Interrelations in American Theatre Productions; Conclusions.Author Biography: W. Buck Baker is Associate Professor and Director of Theatre at Avila College in Kansas City, Missouri.
PrefaceCh. IPremises of Comparative Analysis1Ch. IITheatre and Social Development5Ch. IIIThe Celts11Ch. IVCorrelation in Colonial America35Ch. VDemonstrations of Interrelations in American Theatrical Productions39Conclusions55End Notes57Bibliography65Index73
