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Entertaining The Nation: American Drama In The Eighteenth And Nineteenth Centuries (Theater In The Americas)
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In This Survey Of Eighteenth And Nineteenthcentury American Drama, Tice L. Miller Examines American Plays Written Before A Canon Was Established In American Dramatic Literature And Provides Analyses Central To The Culture That Produced Them. Entertaining The Nation: American Drama In The Eighteenth And Nineteenth Centuries Evaluates Plays In The Early Years Of The Republic, Reveals Shifts In Taste From The Classical To The Contemporary In The 1840S And 1850S, And Considers The Increasing Influence Of Realism At The End Of The Nineteenth Century.Miller Explores The Relationship Between American Drama And Societal Issues During This Period. While Never Completely Shedding Its English Roots, Says Miller, The American Drama Addressed Issues Important On This Side Of The Atlantic Such As Egalitarianism, Republicanism, Immigration, Slavery, The West, Wall Street, And The Civil War.In Considering The Theme Of Egalitarianism, The Volume Notes Alexis De Tocquevilles Observation In 1831 That Equality Was More Important To Americans Than Liberty. Also Addressed Is The Yankee Character, Which Became A Staple In American Comedy For Much Of The Nineteenth Century.Miller Analyzes Several English Plays And Notes How David Garricks Reforms In London Were Carried Over To The Colonies. Garrick Faced An Increasingly Middleclass Public, Offers Miller, And Had To Make Adjustments To Plays And To His Repertory To Draw An Audience.The Volumealso Looks At The Shift In Drama That Paralleled The One In Political Power From The Aristocrats Who Founded The Nation To Jacksonian Democrats. Miller Traces How The Proliferation Of Newspapers Developed A Demand For Plays That Reflected Contemporary Society And Details How Playwrights Scrambled To Put Those Symbols Of The Outside World On Stage To Appeal To The Public. Steamships And Trains, Slavery And Adaptations Of Uncle Toms Cabin, And French Influences Are Presented As Popular Subjects During That Time.Entertaining The Nation Effectively Outlines The Civilizing Force Of Drama In The Establishment And Development Of The Nation, Ameliorating Differences Among The Various Theatergoing Classes, And Provides A Microcosm Of The Changes On And Off The Stage In America During These Two Centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Entertaining the Nation'? A: The main theme of 'Entertaining the Nation' is the exploration of American drama in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, examining how it reflects societal issues such as egalitarianism, republicanism, and major historical events.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Entertaining the Nation' is Tice L. Miller.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 25, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does 'Entertaining the Nation' have? A: The book contains 238 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'Entertaining the Nation' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Entertaining the Nation' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in American drama and cultural history.
- Q: Does the book analyze specific plays? A: Yes, the book analyzes several American plays and their relationship to societal issues during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: The book provides historical context regarding the evolution of American drama alongside political and social changes in the United States during its early years.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Entertaining the Nation'.
- Q: What is the significance of the Yankee character in American drama? A: The Yankee character is significant as it became a staple in American comedy during the nineteenth century, illustrating cultural identity and humor.