Bettymania and the birth of celebrity culture
By: Jeffrey Kahan .
Publisher: Lehigh University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Bethlehem, Pa
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780982131367
Subjects: Betty, William Hen. West -- 1791-1874 -- Appreciation; Betty, William Hen. West -- 1791-1874 -- Influence; Fame -- History -- 19th century; Popular culture -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century; Theater -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Bettymania and the birth of celebrity culture; title: Bettymanias in Ireland and Scotland and England; title: Betty conquers London; title: Kemble's revenge; title: Desiring and tiring of master Betty; title: The latter years; title: Coda: Bettymania and its aftermath; title: Appendix A: Betty's London performances.