Description
Book SynopsisOne of the earliest ethnic theatres in America was the Norwegian Theater of Marcus Thrane, established in Chicago in September 1866. This book includes seven translated plays written by Thrane between 1866 and 1884, and covers the entire period of his active professional life in America.
Trade Review"The translations of these mostly light-hearted plays flow well and are supplemented with linguistic and cultural commentary in notes. Dramaturges, folklorists, and immigration historians may find material of interest in this volume, and the general public will also find it accessible."
-- Ingril Urberg * Scandinavian-Canadian Studies *
"Selected Plays of Marcus Thrane presents Leiren's lucid translations of six of Thrane's most representative dramatic works, as well as an informative introduction in which Leiren gives a biographical sketch of Thrane and an overview of his engagement with the theater before and after immigrating to the United States. This much-needed volume will be of particular value to scholars and students of emigrant and ethnic theater, Norwegian-American literature, and Scandinavian drama."
* Scandinavian Studies *
Table of ContentsForeword
Preface
Introduction
--An American Servant Girl
--The Posting Station in Hallingdal
--Who Grinds the Coffee?
--The Hypocrites
--Holden
--The Power of the Black Book
