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The Melting Pot Drama in Four Acts

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The Melting Pot Drama in Four Acts by Israel Zangwill is a play that explores the concept of the ""melting pot"" in America. The story follows David Quixano, a Jewish immigrant who has fled persecution in Russia and is now living in New York City. David is a talented musician who dreams of creating a new kind of music that combines the traditions of his Jewish heritage with the rhythms and sounds of America.As David struggles to make a life for himself in the new world, he meets a young woman named Vera, who is also an immigrant. Vera is the daughter of a wealthy Russian family, but she has rejected her privileged upbringing and is drawn to David's passion and creativity.The play is set against the backdrop of a tumultuous time in American history, as immigrants from all over the world were coming to the country in search of a better life. Zangwill uses the story of David and Vera to explore themes of identity, assimilation, and the challenges of living in a diverse society.The Melting Pot Drama in Four Acts was first performed in 1908 and was an immediate success. It has since become a classic of American literature and a powerful symbol of the country's immigrant history.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781432605155
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 228
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. april 2005
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 503 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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The Melting Pot Drama in Four Acts by Israel Zangwill is a play that explores the concept of the ""melting pot"" in America. The story follows David Quixano, a Jewish immigrant who has fled persecution in Russia and is now living in New York City. David is a talented musician who dreams of creating a new kind of music that combines the traditions of his Jewish heritage with the rhythms and sounds of America.As David struggles to make a life for himself in the new world, he meets a young woman named Vera, who is also an immigrant. Vera is the daughter of a wealthy Russian family, but she has rejected her privileged upbringing and is drawn to David's passion and creativity.The play is set against the backdrop of a tumultuous time in American history, as immigrants from all over the world were coming to the country in search of a better life. Zangwill uses the story of David and Vera to explore themes of identity, assimilation, and the challenges of living in a diverse society.The Melting Pot Drama in Four Acts was first performed in 1908 and was an immediate success. It has since become a classic of American literature and a powerful symbol of the country's immigrant history.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.

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