02160cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500780014426400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040852013070043953400450174665300190179185600430181099900170185327552UtSlPG20260610133629.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBurke, Charles,d1822-185410aRepresentative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Rip van :bWinkle 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-18  a"Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Rip van Winkle" by Charles Burke is a theatrical adaptation written in the mid-19th century. This work captures the essence of Washington Irving's celebrated tale, transforming it into a romantic drama featuring the iconic character Rip Van Winkle, a man who falls into a deep sleep and awakens to a changed world. The play explores themes of transformation, identity, and the passage of time, showcasing Rip’s struggles and experiences upon returning to his village after years away.  The opening of "Rip Van Winkle" sets the stage in a traditional village where characters discuss the titular protagonist, whose penchant for drink and laziness has earned him a reputation. As friends gather, they express their hopes for Rip and the dynamics of his relationships, particularly regarding his sister Alice's impending marriage. The dialogue is interspersed with humor and introduces various villagers, including Knickerbocker, who aims to win Alice's affection amid the local gossip. This introduction effectively establishes the social landscape surrounding Rip, hinting at the ensuing chaos of his character as he confronts his own shortcomings and eventual adventures in the Catskill Mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican drama40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27552  c68461d68461