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Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 3 (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.) 1 1 Browse Search
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Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 3 (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.), Book III (continued) (search)
kington entered the dramatic ranks with his The man from home (in collaboration, Astor Theatre, 17 August, 1908), Cameo Kirby (Hackett Theatre, 20 December, 1909), Your humble servant (Garrick Theatre, 3 January, 1909), The country Cousin (Gaiety Theatre, 3 September, 1917), Penrod (Globe Theatre, 2 September, 1918). Richard Harding Davis came from novel-writing to an occasional theatre piece like The Galloper (Garden Theatre, 22 February, 1906) and The Yankee consul (Broadway Theatre, 22 February, 1904). Lorimer Stoddard, with his Tess of the D'urbervilles (Miner's Fifth Avenue Theatre, 2 March, 1897) and Langdon Mitchell with his Becky sharp likewise came into the theatre fold. Many American writers rushed in because it was a lucrative venture when successful; and coming in thus crudely and without preparation, they learned their technique at the expense of a theatre-going public. It is a nondescript position taken by the novelist in his attitude towards the theatre. Rex Beach