The Melting Pot Drama in Four Acts

The Melting Pot Drama in Four Acts is a play written by Israel Zangwill that was first published in 1908. The play deals with the theme of immigration and the concept of the ""melting pot"" in America. The story revolves around David Quixano, a Jewish immigrant who has fled persecution in Russia and has come to America to start a new life. He falls in love with a Christian woman, Vera, and the play explores the challenges they face due to their different cultural backgrounds. The play also highlights the struggles of other immigrants from different countries who have come to America seeking a better life. The play's title refers to the idea that America is a melting pot of different cultures, and that through assimilation, immigrants can become part of the American identity. The Melting Pot Drama in Four Acts is a powerful commentary on the American dream and the challenges faced by immigrants in their quest to achieve it.1915. Zangwill was a prominent Zionist. His writings include novels, essays, poems and plays. This play has become synonymous with the American immigration experience. It is dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt, who at the time promoted a liberal immigration policy. 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.