History Of The American Theatre: During The Revolution And After (1889)

By George O. Seilhamer

Book Overview

""History Of The American Theatre: During The Revolution And After"" is a book written by George Overcash Seilhamer in 1889. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of American theatre during the Revolutionary War and its aftermath. It covers the emergence of theatre in the colonies, the impact of the war on the theatre industry, and the subsequent growth of theatre in the United States. The book also explores the major figures and productions of the time, including the works of William Dunlap, the first American-born professional playwright. Seilhamer's work offers a valuable insight into the cultural and social history of the United States during this period, as well as the evolution of American theatre. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American theatre, as well as those interested in the broader cultural and historical context of the Revolutionary War and its aftermath.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104646803
• ISBN13: 9781104646806
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"