Anxieties of the Edwardian age
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The Rise of Celebrities and Changing Entertainment in the Edwardian Age
This chapter explores the emergence of celebrities like Vesta Tilly and Edgar Wallace in fields like music hall and literature during the Edwardian age, alongside the press's role in creating and portraying these figures. It delves into the evolution of musicals, the transition to variety entertainment, the introduction of new forms of entertainment like Mutoscopes, and the anxieties surrounding their influence on society. Additionally, it discusses societal attitudes towards child welfare and the origins of the scouting movement, as well as the prevalent fears and concerns of the Edwardian era, including immigration, economic competition, and cultural influences like American ragtime music.
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