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Leslie Stainton

    Lorca, a dream of life
    Staging Ground
    • Staging Ground

      An American Theater and Its Ghosts

      • 264 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.3(13)Add rating

      The narrative delves into the rich and troubled history of the Fulton Theatre, revealing its transformation from a colonial jail to a vibrant cultural hub. Key events, such as the massacre of the Conestoga Indians and the imprisonment of fugitive slaves, haunt its past. Over the years, the theater has hosted a diverse array of performances, including minstrel shows, significant literary productions, and modern musicals, reflecting America's evolving identity and the complex legacy of its historical struggles.

      Staging Ground
    • Lorca, a dream of life

      • 579 pages
      • 21 hours of reading
      4.1(20)Add rating

      Traces the life of the modern Spanish poet, who was killed in the Spanish Civil War

      Lorca, a dream of life