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Carolina Folk-Plays
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ISBN13: 9781025536514
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 238
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Carolina Folk-Plays represents a seminal collection in the development of American regional theater, curated by Frederick H. Koch, the founder of the Carolina Playmakers. This volume showcases a series of one-act plays that capture the authentic spirit, dialect, and traditions of North Carolina. Each piece serves as a folk-play, a genre dedicated to portraying the struggles, humor, and daily lives of ordinary people living in the mountains and plains of the American South.
The collection includes works that range from poignant tragedies to lively comedies, all rooted in the unique cultural landscape of the region. By focusing on local legends and the stark realities of rural existence, these plays sought to create a truly national drama born from indigenous materials. Readers will find evocative storytelling that explores themes of family loyalty, social change, and the enduring connection between people and their land.
As a cornerstone of the folk-play movement, Carolina Folk-Plays remains an essential resource for students of drama and American literature. It offers a vivid window into early twentieth-century Southern life and highlights the importance of preserving regional voices in the broader tapestry of the performing arts.
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