The Contrast by Royall Tyler
"The Contrast" by Royall Tyler is a comedy written in 1787. As the first professionally produced comedy by an American citizen, it satirizes Americans who blindly follow British fashions and manners. The play contrasts European sophistication with American virtue through its characters: the honorable Colonel Manly versus the snobbish Anglophile Mr. Dimple, who schemes to juggle three women while pursuing wealth. When Dimple's deceptions unravel and his true character emerges, love and
honor ultimately triumph over pretense and greed in this spirited examination of American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tyler, Royall, 1757-1826 |
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| Editor | Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934 |
| Title | The Contrast |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Contrast_(play) |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | American drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29228 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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