Women, sociability and theatre in Georgian London / Gillian Russell.
Published / Created:
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2007.
Physical Description:
xiii, 289 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The Circe of Soho : Teresa Cornelys and Carlisle House -- Harmonic routs and midnight revels : the politics of masquerade -- 'Dissipation's hydra reign' : Almack's and the Coterie -- 'Welcome to the pleasure dome' : the London Pantheon -- Lady Bab and Mrs. Ab : the woman of fashion and the theatre -- 'Alias, alias, alias' : the trials of the Duchess of Kingston -- 'Lady Teazle's occupation's o'er' -- Conclusion.
Subject Terms:
Women -- England -- London -- Social conditions -- 18th century. | Theater -- England -- London -- History -- 18th century. | London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century.