Representative Plays By American Dramatists 1856 to 1917 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162681887)

Representative Plays By American Dramatists 1856 to 1917 is a book that offers a collection of plays written by some of the most prominent American playwrights from the mid-19th to early 20th century. The book is edited by Montrose J. Moses, an American literary critic and scholar, and features plays from well-known authors such as Eugene O'Neill, Tennessee Williams, and Arthur Miller, among others.The plays included in the book represent a wide range of themes and styles, from social realism to romanticism, and from tragedy to comedy. Some of the plays are considered to be seminal works in American drama, such as O'Neill's The Emperor Jones and Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire.In addition to the plays themselves, the book also includes an introduction by Moses that provides historical and literary context for each play. Moses also provides biographical information about each playwright, giving readers a deeper understanding of their work.Overall, Representative Plays By American Dramatists 1856 to 1917 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of American drama. It offers a comprehensive look at some of the most important plays of the period, and provides valuable insights into the cultural and social issues that shaped American theater during this time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Montrose J. Moses
ISBN-10: 1162681888
ISBN-13: 9781162681887
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.08d