Heralds Of Promise: The Drama Of The American People During The Age Of Jackson, 18291849 (Contributions In American Studies)

Heralds Of Promise: The Drama Of The American People During The Age Of Jackson, 18291849 (Contributions In American Studies)

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Here is a fascinating account of the struggle to create a viable American theatre and dramatic tradition in a society that, while eager for culture and entertainment, provided an environment hostile to their development. Meserve begins by describing the potential for dramatic writing that existed in America in 1829 and the obstacles faced by the many talented dramatists who emerged during the period. The author describes the work of playwrights in American popular theatretheir dramatization of current events and social issues and their attempts to adapt popular fiction and foreign plays. Two major categories of playwright are emphasizedthe journeyman or actorplaywright and the literary playwright. The author finds that by 1850 virtually all of the outstanding American playwrights were either dead or had withdrawn from the theatrical scene.

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