The Italian Puppet Theater
Author: John McCormick
Publisher: McFarland Publishing
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 302
ISBN-13: 9780786443468
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"This first English-language study traces the history of Italian puppetry from its evolution in the 16th century. Topics include: the golden ages of marionettes, glove puppets, fantoccini, pupi, and other forms; descriptions of episodic, dramatic performances known as rappresentanti figurati; and in-depth studies of two marionette companies, Turin's Lupi and Catania's Fratelli Napoli"--Provided by publisher.