The Scene of Harlem Cabaret

The Scene of Harlem Cabaret
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9780226862521
ISBN-13 : 0226862526
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Book Synopsis The Scene of Harlem Cabaret by : Shane Vogel

Download or read book The Scene of Harlem Cabaret written by Shane Vogel and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlem's nightclubs in the 1920s and '30s were a crucible for testing society's racial and sexual limits. Combining performance theory, historical research, and biographical study, this title explores the role of nightlife performance as a definitive touchstone for understanding the racial and sexual politics of the early 20th century.


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