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Nineteenth Century collections online. British theatre, music and literature : high and popular culture

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British Theatre, Music, and Literature: High and Popular Culture features a wide range of primary sources related to the arts in the long nineteenth century, from playbills and scripts to operas and complete scores. These rare documents, many of them never before available, are sourced from the British Library and other institutions. Curation is by experts in British arts history. Covers more than a century, and encompasses both the Georgian and Victorian theatre ... The collection provides a detailed look at the state of the British art[s] world and includes manuscripts and musical compositions as well as documents such as personal letters, annotated programs, meeting minutes, and financial records. It offers scholars an unmatched glimpse into the inner workings of the world of the arts in Britain.--About.

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  • Arts--Great Britain--History--Sources.
  • Music--Great Britain--19th century--Sources.
  • Theater--Great Britain--History--Sources.
  • English drama--19th century--Sources.
  • English literature--19th century--Sources.
  • Opera--Great Britain--History--Sources.
  • Popular culture--Great Britain--History--Sources.
  • Great Britain--Civilization--19th century--Sources.
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