The Plays Of Robert Munford: The Patriots And The Candidates, The First Comic Plays Published In America

by Robert A. Armour

The first comic plays written in America. Originally published in 1798, they were probably written in the 1770s. Both The Patriots and The Candidates provide fascinating first-hand insights into early American culture, and commentary on basic issues of government which is still as relevant today as it was during the revolution.The Patriots focuses on the question of what true loyalty to one's country requires in wartime. Situated in the midst of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440486697
• ISBN13: 9781440486692
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"