The Story Of Minstrelsy (1907)

The Story of Minstrelsy is a historical book written by Edmondstoune Duncan and published in 1907. The book explores the origins and development of minstrelsy, a form of entertainment that emerged in the United States in the early 19th century and featured white performers in blackface portraying African Americans in stereotypical and often derogatory ways.The book covers the history of minstrelsy from its roots in European and African traditions to its rise in popularity in the United States in the 1830s and 1840s. It discusses the various forms of minstrelsy, including the ""Ethiopian"" or ""Negro"" minstrel shows that dominated the genre in the mid-19th century.The Story of Minstrelsy also delves into the social and cultural context of minstrelsy, examining the ways in which it reflected and reinforced racial attitudes and prejudices of the time. The book explores the complex relationship between minstrelsy and African American culture, as well as the impact of minstrelsy on American popular culture.Overall, The Story of Minstrelsy provides a comprehensive and insightful look at an important but often overlooked aspect of American cultural history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.