Heralds of Promise: The Drama of the American People During the Age of Jackson, 1829-1849

by Walter J. Meserve

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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...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0313250154

ISBN13:9780313250156

Release Date:May 1986

Publisher:Praeger

Length:286 Pages

Weight:1.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

19th Century American Literature Drama History History & Criticism Literature Literature & Fiction Modern (16th-21st Centuries)

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