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100 1 _aLeacock, John,
_d1729-1802
245 1 4 _aThe Fall of British Tyranny; Or, American Liberty Triumphant
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 Fall of British Tyranny; Or, American Liberty Triumphant" by John Leacock is a historical account written during the late 18th century. This work serves as an example of early American drama during a tumultuous time marked by the American Revolution. It explores the themes of liberty and oppression, prominently reflecting the American struggle against British rule and the ideals of independence. The opening of the work sets the stage for a world in upheaval, with characters discussing the tightening grip of British authority and the burgeoning American resistance. The tone is satirical and confrontational, illustrating the discontent towards British governance through various characters representing both the British aristocracy and American patriots. The dedication and preface highlight the dual nature of the play—both a comedic critique of British leadership and a serious commentary on the harsh realities faced by Americans longing for freedom. The characters express a passionate commitment to liberty, foreseeing an inevitable clash between the colonists and the British that is both tragic and comedic in its implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican drama
653 _aTragicomedy
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Drama
700 1 _aMoses, Montrose Jonas,
_d1878-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29226
999 _c70074
_d70074