Synopses & Reviews
Reflecting the concerns of people caught in a series of crises that would culminate in World War II, the material ranges from the backed dancing that characterized the hysteria of inflation-era Berlin to the anti-Nazi songs of performers exiled after Hitler's rise to power. The authors range from Jean Cocteau and Kurt Tucholsky to Erika Mann and Ference Molnar.
About the Author
Senelick's books include: National Theater in Northern and Eastern Europe, 1750-1900, The Age and Stage of George L. Fox and Cabaret Performance, Volume I: Europe, 1890-1920.