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National Identity and the British Musical: From Blood Brothers to Cinderella

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National Identity and the British Musical: From Blood Brothers to Cinderella

Grace Barnes, "National Identity and the British Musical: From Blood Brothers to Cinderella"
English | ISBN: 1350243531 | 2022 | 272 pages | PDF | 8 MB

National Identity and the British Musical: From Blood Brothers to Cinderella examines the myths associated with national identity which are reproduced by the British musical and asks why the genre continues to uphold, instead of challenging, outdated ideals. All too often, UK musicals reinforce national identity clichés and caricatures, conflate 'England' with 'Britain' and depict a mono-cultural nation viewed through a nostalgic lens.

Through case studies and analysis of British musicals such as

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