The Columbian Muse of Comedy: The Development of a Native Tradition in Early American Social Comedy, 1787-1845
Author:   Daniel F. Havens
Publisher:   Southern Illinois University Press
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9780809306091


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 August 1973
Format:   Hardback
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The Columbian Muse of Comedy: The Development of a Native Tradition in Early American Social Comedy, 1787-1845


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This is the first book of its kind to examine early American theatre from the perspective of its place in American literature rather than from the medium of the stage. Centering its attention on the distinctly American qualities of theme, technique and, most impor­tantly, character, the book covers the sixty-year period of native theatre be­tween Royall Tyler's The Contrast (1787) and Anna Cora Mowatt's Fashion (1845). Of the 150plays surveyed, Havens has chosen 15representative plays for in-depth examination and analysis.

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Author:   Daniel F. Havens
Publisher:   Southern Illinois University Press
Imprint:   Southern Illinois University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
ISBN:  

9780809306091


ISBN 10:   0809306093
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 August 1973
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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Daniel F. Havens is Associate Profes­sor of American Literature at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.

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