Nineteenth Century American Plays

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(Applause Books). From Broadway to Topeka these four smash hits were the staples of the American dramatic repertoire. Their revival in this landmark collection will once again bring America to its feet! "Fashion," "The Octoroon," "Rip van Winkle," and "Margaret Fleming." Myron Matlaw's comprehensive introduction provides a splendid survey of the development of American drama from its inception through the 19th Century. Individual prefaces focus each work in the perspective of its historical context.