Fontes para a história do teatro brasileiro no século XIX : jornais e revistas da Biblioteca Nacional (1833 – 1899)

Abstract

This article aims to contribite to studies on Brazilian theater, by presenting historical sources – with the main theme theater – that are part of a collection of the National Library, in particular, the capital of the Empire, Rio de Janeiro, between the years of 1833 – 1899. The purpose of this work is to expose what these sources are, the profile they presente, their basic information and, finally, to make this work a possibility for those who want to explore them further. The main objective of this article will not be an exegeses, however, a general presentation of the sources, a cataloging.