02176cam a22003133u 4500 29221 UtSlPG 20260610133651.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934 Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1765-1819 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier This e-book only contains the front matter. The individual plays are linked to from this book's table of contents. Release date is 2009-06-26 Produced by David Starner, Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1765-1819" by Montrose Jonas Moses is a scholarly collection of plays written during the late 18th to early 19th centuries. This book focuses on American drama, reflecting the evolving social and artistic landscape of early America. It serves to highlight works that were influential in shaping American theatrical traditions and explores the historical context in which these plays were created. The collection features an array of representative works, including plays by notable figures such as Royall Tyler and William Dunlap, spanning topics from colonial experiences to emerging American identities. Each play is accompanied by an introduction that contextualizes its significance within the broader narrative of American theater, emphasizing shifts in social customs and the development of dramatic techniques. As such, the book not only preserves these early works but also serves as a valuable resource for understanding the critical role of drama in American cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29221 70069 70069