The pantomime life of Joseph Grimaldi : laughter, madness and the story of Britain's greatest comedian
Stott, Andrew McConnell, 1969-2009
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The son of Italian immigrants, Joseph Grimaldi was the most celebrated of English clowns. He created the 'Joey' look associated with clowns ever since, and completely transformed the role of the clown in the harlequinade.
Main title:
The pantomime life of Joseph Grimaldi : laughter, madness and the story of Britain's greatest comedian / Andrew McConnell Stott.
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Imprint:
Edinburgh : Canongate, 2009.
Collation:
xxvii, 433 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781847672957 (hbk)1847672957 (hbk)
Dewey class:
791.3'3'092791.33791.3092
Language:
English
BRN:
642721
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