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Abe Lincoln In Illinois
by Robert Emmet Sherwood, Robert E Sherwood

Abe Lincoln In Illinois Book Cover
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Highlights

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Large Cast

7

Female

25

Male

90 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize

Winner! 1939 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some appreciating its historical context and portrayal of Lincoln, while others find it dated and lacking depth in character development. Many agree that the structure feels disjointed, making the character's growth less impactful. Overall, it elicits a range of reactions from admiration for its ambition to critique over its execution.

Historical significanceStrong portrayal of LincolnEngaging first scenesDisjointed actionCharacter development lacking

Synopsis

THE STORY: The play shows in a series of scenes the critical years of Lincoln's early manhood up to the moment of his election as president.

We see the backwoodsman, a failure at shopkeeping, but a great favorite with friends and neighbors, slowly

ThemesAmericanDrama

Publication

PublisherDramatists Play Service
Year1966
BindingPaperback
Pages72
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822200017
ISBN-100822200015
LCCPS3537.H825 A63 1966

Abe Lincoln In Illinois is a American play written by Robert Emmet Sherwood and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (1966).

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3.6

72 ratings·258 reviews

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Dramatists Play Service · 1966 · 72 pp

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