Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: by Montrose Jonas Moses
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| Author | Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934 |
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| Title |
Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911:
Introduction and Bibliography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911" by Montrose Jonas Moses is a comprehensive anthology of American drama published in the early 20th century. This collection provides a valuable selection of plays written during a transformative period for American theatre, showcasing works from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. The likely topic of this book revolves around the evolution and representation of American dramatic literature, offering readers insights into the themes, styles, and social contexts of the plays included. The anthology features a variety of works by notable playwrights, highlighting a diverse range of genres, themes, and social issues prevalent during their times. Notable plays include "Rip Van Winkle," a classic exploration of change and identity, and the emotionally charged "Francesca da Rimini." The collection also presents lesser-known works, such as Steele Mackaye's "Paul Kauvar; or, Anarchy," which reflects on the turbulent political climate of its era. Each play is introduced with scholarly context, emphasizing the significance of the works in American theatre history, illustrating the artistic and cultural currents that influenced their creation, and establishing the importance of these narratives in understanding American identity and society during the given time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American drama -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12038 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 46 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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