Venus
Suzan-Lori Parks continues her examination of black people in history and stage through the life of the so-called "Hottentot Venus," an African woman displayed semi-nude throughout Europe due to her extraordinary physiognomy; in particular, her enormous buttocks. She was befriended, bought and bedded by a doctor who advanced his scientific career through his anatomical measurements of her after her premature death.
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Venus
Suzan-Lori Parks continues her examination of black people in history and stage through the life of the so-called "Hottentot Venus," an African woman displayed semi-nude throughout Europe due to her extraordinary physiognomy; in particular, her enormous buttocks. She was befriended, bought and bedded by a doctor who advanced his scientific career through his anatomical measurements of her after her premature death.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781559361354 |
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Publisher: | Theatre Communications Group |
Publication date: | 04/01/1997 |
Edition description: | 1ST |
Pages: | 96 |
Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d) |
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