Gothic plays and American society, 1794-1830

By M. Susan Anthony

Subjects: American drama, history and criticism, Gothic literature, Intellectual life, National characteristics, american, United states, intellectual life, National characteristics, American, in literature, Women in literature, Gothic revival (literature), National characteristics in literature, History and criticism, American drama, History, Literature and society

Description: "This first full-length study of early American Gothic drama examines the relationship between Gothic plays and the developing society in which they flourished. It discusses topics ranging from the novelty of American artistic talent and critical opinions of Gothic melodramas to the representation of women in the dramas as compared with the reality of the contemporary female plight"--Provided by publisher.