Melodramatic tactics
Elaine Hadley
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Melodramatic tactics
Published
November 1997
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Pages
318
ISBN-13
9780804731607
ISBN-10
0804731608
Description
This pathbreaking work analyzes melodrama as not merely a theatrical genre but as a behavioral paradigm of the nineteenth century, manifest in the theater, in literature, and in society. With its familial narratives, depictions of bodily torture, scenes of criminal conduct, expressions of highly charged emotion, and simple themes of good and evil, the melodramatic mode reaffirmed the familial, hierarchical, and public grounds for ethical behavior and identity that characterized eighteenth-century models of social exchange and organization. In these enactments, Radicals and Tories, paupers and newsmen, ladies and prostitutes, and men of letters responded to the effects of a consolidating market culture, especially the emergence of bureaucratic procedures of rationalization, classification, and professionalization.
Subjects
Authority and Transgression in Literature and Film
Über Grenzen
Dissent and Marginality
Don't Tell the Grown-Ups
Romantics, rebels and reactionaries
Women, power, and subversion
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Melodramatic tactics?
This edition of Melodramatic tactics has approximately 318 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Melodramatic tactics?
For most readers, Melodramatic tactics typically takes between 6h 38m and 4h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 79,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Melodramatic tactics?
The estimated word count for Melodramatic tactics is approximately 79,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Melodramatic tactics?
Melodramatic tactics was written by Elaine Hadley.
When was Melodramatic tactics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.