The National Anthem: A Drama (1922)

By J. Hartley Manners

Book Overview

The National Anthem: A Drama is a play written by John Hartley Manners in 1922. The play revolves around the life of a young woman named Helen, who is torn between her love for her country and her love for a man who is a pacifist. As the country prepares for war, Helen must make a decision about where her loyalties lie. The play explores themes of patriotism, love, and sacrifice, and raises questions about the role of the individual in times of national crisis. The National Anthem was well-received upon its release and has been performed in theaters around the world. It is considered a classic of American drama and a powerful commentary on the human condition.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: 1437293050
• ISBN13: 9781437293050
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"