Heralds of Promise: The Drama of the American People During the Age of Jackson, 1829-1849

by Walter J. Meserve

Here is a fascinating account of the struggle to create a viable American theatre and dramatic tradition in a society that, while eager for culture and entertainment, provided an environment hostile to their development. Meserve begins by describing the potential for dramatic writing that existed in America in 1829 and the obstacles faced by the many talented dramatists who emerged during the period. The author describes the work of playwrights in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313250154
• ISBN13: 9780313250156
• Release Date: May 1986
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"