Abraham Lincoln a Play

""Abraham Lincoln"" is a play written by John Drinkwater that explores the life and legacy of the 16th President of the United States. The play is divided into three acts and spans Lincoln's early years as a struggling lawyer in Illinois to his presidency during the Civil War. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Mary Todd and his relationships with his sons. The play highlights Lincoln's political and moral convictions, such as his opposition to slavery and his unwavering commitment to preserving the Union. The play also features other historical figures, such as Frederick Douglass and Robert E. Lee. Through its portrayal of Lincoln's character and actions, the play offers a unique perspective on one of America's most iconic leaders.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.