Abraham Lincoln a Play

""Abraham Lincoln a Play"" is a historical play written by John Drinkwater that tells the story of the life and political career of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The play is set in the mid-19th century and portrays Lincoln's rise to power, his leadership during the Civil War, and his eventual assassination. It explores the complex political and social issues of the time, including slavery, secession, and the preservation of the Union. The play also delves into Lincoln's personal life, including his relationship with his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and his struggles with depression. Through its portrayal of Lincoln, the play celebrates his legacy as a great leader and champion of freedom and equality. Overall, ""Abraham Lincoln a Play"" is a powerful and insightful work that offers a compelling portrait of one of America's most iconic figures.1923. Drinkwater writes in the Note: In using for purposes of drama a personality so wide and recent a fame as that of Abraham Lincoln, I feel that one or two observations are due to my readers and critics. First my purpose is that not of the historian but of the dramatist. The historical presentation of my hero has been faithfully made in many volumes...Secondly, my purpose is, again, that of the dramatist, not that of the political philosopher...My concern is with the profoundly dramatic interest of his character and with the inspiring example of a man who handled war nobly and with imagination. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.