Lincoln Day Entertainments
Recitations, Plays, Dialogues, Drills, Tableaux, Pantomimes, Quotations, Songs, Tributes, Stories, FactsBy Various
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)
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