Author: Bell Elliott PalmerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Mrs. Santa Claus, Militant
Author: Bell Elliott PalmerThe Dramatic Books and Plays (in English) Published During 1912-1916, 1921
Author: Santa Claus
Author: Gerry BowlerPublisher: McClelland & Stewart
ISBN: 1551996081
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
An entertaining, often surprising look at the life of the world’s most influential fictional character. He is the embodiment of charity and generosity, a creation of mythology, a tool of clever capitalists. The very idea of him is enduring and powerful. Santa Claus was born in early-nineteenth-century America, but his family tree goes back seven hundred years to Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children. Intervening generations were shaggy and strange — whip-wielding menaces to naughty boys and girls. Yet as the raucous, outdoor, alcohol-fuelled holiday gave way to a more domestic, sentimental model, a new kind of gift-bringer was called for — a loveable elf, still judgmental but far less threatening. In this engaging social and cultural history, Gerry Bowler examines the place of Santa Claus in history, literature, advertising, and art. He traces his metamorphosis from a beardless youth into a red-suited peddler. He reveals the lesser-known aspects of the gift-bringer’s life — Santa’s involvement with social and political causes of all stripes (he enlisted on the Union side in the American Civil War), his starring role in the movies and as adman for gun-makers and insurance companies. And he demolishes the myths surrounding Santa Claus and Coca-Cola. Santa Claus: A Biography will stand as the classic work on the long-lived and multifarious Mr. Claus.
An Index to One-act Plays
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Category : Digital images
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Plays written in English or translated into English; Published since 1900 Cover title: Index to one-act plays for stage, radio, and television.
Plays and Recitations
Author: University of Florida. General Extension DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
The Dramatic Index
Author: The Two Christmas Boxes
Author: Elsie Duncan YalePublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
This is a delightful little Christmas play for girls. The drama revolves around several members of the "Ladies' Aid Society" figuring out a perfect way to pack their Christmas box. The interesting characters and the pleasant story keep the readers hooked throughout the play. It is an enjoyable read for the holiday season. With only a few characters and simple dialogues, this work is ideal for performance at small gatherings. In addition, it proves helpful in boosting the confidence of young children and their overall development as a fun activity.
The Dramatic Index for ...
Author: Frederick Winthrop FaxonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Issues for 1912-16, 1919- accompanied by an appendix: The Dramatic books and plays (in English) (title varies slightly) This bibliography was incorporated into the main list in 1917-18.
Catalogue of Copyright Entries
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1760
Book Description
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