Mrs Jordan's Profession by Tomalin Claire

Mrs Jordan's Profession by Tomalin Claire

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Looks at 19th-century British actresses, from the regency period to World War I. The book's underlying theme is the way in which actresses formed a separate social caste, existing alongside, but differing hugely, from the general run of women in their economic independence and mobility.

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Mrs Jordan's Profession by Tomalin Claire

This book looks at 19th-century British actresses, from the regency period to the outbreak of World War I. The book's underlying theme is the extraordinary way in which actresses formed a separate social caste, existing alongside, but differing hugely, from the general run of women in their economic independence, geographical and social mobility, professional status and sexual freedom.
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ISBN 13 9780670841592
ISBN 10 0670841595
Title Mrs Jordan's Profession
Author Tomalin Claire
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1994-10-17
Number of pages 440
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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