The Columbian Muse of Comedy: The Development of a Native Tradition in Early American Social Comedy, 1787-1845

Havens, Associate Professor Daniel F.

ISBN 10: 0809306093 / ISBN 13: 9780809306091

Published by Southern Illinois University Press, 1973

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Columbian Muse of Comedy: The Development of a Native Tradition in Early American Social Comedy, 1787-1845
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809306093
• ISBN 13: 9780809306091
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Daniel F. Havens is Associate Profes­sor of American Literature at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.