Lincoln Day Entertainments

Lincoln Day Entertainments

Recitations, Plays, Dialogues, Drills, Tableaux, Pantomimes, Quotations, Songs, Tributes, Stories, FactsBy Various
Michael Caine
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Length4h 1m

About this audiobook

"Lincoln Day Entertainments" is a compelling anthology that captures the essence of 19th-century American theatrical culture through a collection of plays and entertainments that honored President Abraham Lincoln'Äôs legacy. Written during a period of profound national unity and division, the book features diverse forms of performance art, ranging from melodramatic plays to comedic sketches, all imbued with a spirit of patriotism and reflection. The literary style is characterized by its vernacular language, vivid imagery, and a penchant for both humor and poignancy, allowing contemporary readers to engage intimately with the social and political issues of the time. The contributors to "Lincoln Day Entertainments" represent a wide array of voices from the American literary landscape, reflective of a generation deeply influenced by the Civil War's democratic ideals and the reverberations of Lincoln'Äôs leadership. Their collaborative effort not only commemorates Lincoln'Äôs presidency but also highlights the role of entertainment as a means of unity and reconciliation in post-war America. The collection serves as a historical artifact, shedding light on the cultural practices that shaped a nation at a crossroads. For readers and scholars alike, this anthology is an essential exploration of the intersections between politics and performance. It invites audiences to reflect on the role of artistic expression in shaping national identity and provides a rich context for understanding America'Äôs complex relationship with one of its most iconic figures. An indispensable addition to any literary collection, it offers insights that remain relevant in today's conversations about leadership and legacy.

Audiobook details

GenreHistory
Length4 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 23, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Titlepage
2Text (pt. 1)
3Text (pt. 2)
The New-York Book of Poetry
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The Enchanted Castle: A Book of Fairy Tales from Flowerland
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Masterpieces of Adventure—Oriental Stories
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The Story of Our Country
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Favorite Fairy Tales: The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women
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Mr. Punch's Scottish Humour
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Anthology of Massachusetts Poets
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The Best Nonsense Verses
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The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales
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The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction
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Burlesque Plays and Poems
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Monkey Jack and Other Stories
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The English Lake District
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