Early American Plays, 1714-1830 by Oscar Wegelin
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| Author | Wegelin, Oscar, 1876-1970 |
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| LoC No. | 05015540 |
| Title |
Early American Plays, 1714-1830 A Compilation of the Titles of Plays and Dramatic Poems Written by Authors Born in or Residing in North America Previous to 1830 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Starner, Katie Hernandez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "Early American Plays, 1714-1830" by Oscar Wegelin is a historical compilation of titles and brief descriptions of dramatic works written by authors connected to North America before 1830. The work serves as a window into the early American theater scene, showcasing the emergence of drama during a significant period in the nation’s history shortly after its founding. Its focus is primarily on the cataloging of various plays, many of which reflect the political and social currents of the time. The opening of this compilation presents a preface that contextualizes the significance of early American plays, emphasizing that while many may lack literary merit, they are invaluable for understanding the historical landscape of American theater. Wegelin notes the importance of works like Robert Hunter's "Androboros", the first known play written in America, and highlights the connection between dramatic art and major national events, such as the Revolutionary War. The section includes references to notable names and titles, setting the stage for a rich exploration of dramatic literature crafted by a diverse group of writers who were often also active in other fields, thus painting a broad picture of the early cultural landscape in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | American drama -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39828 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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