Early American Drama
Early American Drama by Various is a comprehensive anthology published by Penguin on August 1, 1997. This edition spans 576 pages and is presented in English. The collection features eight significant early American dramas that reflect the literary, social, and cultural history of the United States, including works such as Royall Tyler’s The Contrast and William Dunlap’s Andre.
Readers will find a diverse range of themes and styles within these plays, which include notable titles like The Indian Princess and Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This anthology serves as a valuable resource for those interested in American drama and literary collections, showcasing the evolution of theatrical expression in early America. The volume not only highlights the works of various authors but also provides insight into the cultural context of their times.
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This unique volume includes eight early dramas that mirror American literary, social, and cultural history: Royall Tylers The Contrast (1789); William Dunlap’sAndre (1798); James Nelson Barker’s The Indian Princess (1808); Robert Montgomery Bird’s The Gladiator (1831); William Henry Smith’s The Drunkard(1844); Anna Cora Mowatt’s Fashion (1845); George Aiken’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin(1852); and Dion Boucicault’s The Octoroon (1859).
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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