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100 1 _aWarren, Mercy Otis,
_d1728-1814
245 1 4 _aThe Group: A Farce
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-06-26
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Group: A Farce" by Mercy Otis Warren is a satirical play written in the mid-18th century during the period of the American Revolutionary War. Recognized for its critique of loyalist sentiments and British authority, this play is a notable example of early American drama that employs humor and farce to address serious political themes, reflecting the tumult and challenges of its time. In "The Group," Warren presents a cast of characters including judicial figures, military officers, and sycophants who embody the corruption and hypocrisy of loyalists in the American colonies. The narrative unfolds in two acts, initially set in a dimly lit parlor in Boston, where discussions among the characters reveal their treachery and self-serving ambitions that threaten the principles of freedom and integrity. Through sharp dialogue and incisive wit, Warren's play exposes the moral compromises of those who align themselves with the British crown, effectively showcasing the tension between patriotism and betrayal during a pivotal moment in American history. The satire serves not only as a comedic portrayal of the times but also as a call to resist oppression and uphold the fight for independence, marking Mercy Otis Warren as a significant voice in the early American literary landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican drama
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Drama
700 1 _aMoses, Montrose Jonas,
_d1878-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29224
999 _c70072
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